The sealing ritual he used was the one that Heinz taught him when he previously decided to seal his Golden Pocketwatch.

The Sealing Ritual itself wasn't that strong, according to Heinz, but perhaps, because of Vale's unusual connection with the Spirit World, the seal that he made had a different level of intensity.

Vale had noticed how effective it was, especially when he tried resealing the Pocketwatch that was slowly recovering its power.

However, it seems that he had underestimated the Divine Sword. The seal barely lasted for a week, and Vale had to redo the sealing ritual.

This time, Vale prayed really hard, hoping that the sealing ritual would get stronger that way.

Whom~

Vale suddenly heard a familiar sound confirming that the ritual was completed. The Formation Circle he made had also disappeared confirming that the seal was successful.

"That was close" Vale sighed as he slumped on the floor. He was really nervous a few moments ago when he felt the Divine Sword's lightning energy.

If the Divine Sword's power were fully released, perhaps, his room wouldn't just be in a mess but the whole dormitory building. He could only imagine the trouble he'll get into once that happened.

"Thank you, Yvaine You did well." Vale said as he appreciated her work this time. The Dark Spirit simply nodded and returned to his shadow.

She didn't really like talking, so Vale just got up and took his sword before he fixed his bed.

He looked at the Divine Sword using his Spirit Vision, and if he compared it to the previous seal, the one he made today seemed stronger.

'Interesting' Vale silently thought.

The only problem was that this sealing method wasn't really that great from the start. After all, the only medium he used was the silver powder from the Formation Circle he made aside from the prayer he chanted.

The other Sealing Rituals would require expensive tools and ingredients, and some would even sacrifice the lives of animals.

On the other hand, Vale barely spent his money on this sealing ritual. What he needed to learn was a stronger sealing method.

It wouldn't just be for the Divine Sword but also for the Mysterious Golden Pocketwatch in his possession.

"I guess I should ask Professor Shirley about this. Or should I try asking Professor Lucius instead?" Vale mused as he wasn't sure which Professor to ask about this.

In the end, Vale postponed his plan to practice his touchless Extraction and focused on finding a better sealing method.

'Touchless Extraction can wait I need a new sealing method as quickly as possible.'

It was unfortunate that they weren't teaching this in class yet, so he had to work harder in order to learn a new Sealing Method.

***

On the next day, Vale looked at his sealed Divine Sword and Golden Pocketwatch as soon as he woke up. Seeing that there were no signs of wear and tear on the seal, he heaved a sigh of relief as he washed himself to get to the morning class.

He was already proud of his successful sealing.

Although he hadn't asked any Mystical Item Appraisers yet, he knew that the sword was a masterpiece, and it was probably a Sovereign Rank Item considering how it easily absorbed his Divine Lightning.

Tracie Coulston didn't exaggerate when she called it a Divine Sword at all.

It was a weapon that could channel his Dark Energy and unleash powerful spells. Although he hadn't tried using it, he knew he could do it if he wanted to. As for the price he had to pay, he believed it was his Vitality, so he decided to postpone experimenting with it.

"Alright! That's all for today" Professor Morton said after finishing his Intermediate Darkness Path Class.

Vale's thoughts were interrupted as he heard the Professor's words. He immediately stood up and followed him out of the class. He decided to ask Professor Morton about his problem

The Professor seemed doesn't seem to be in good health compared to when they were in the first year.

He was now a tall and thin man, with pale skin and dark eyes. He seemed like an overworked worker now that he observed him again. He wore a black robe and a silver pendant around his neck. He learned several dark arts, such as curses, necromancy, and spirit manipulation, so Vale knew that this Professor was also knowledgeable of the Sealing Rituals.

He may not be a master of each field, but he was approaching it.

He was also one of Vale's favorite teachers, always encouraging his students to explore the mysteries of magic and not just the Dark Arts.

"Professor Morton, I have a question for you." Vale said as he approached him.

"Ah, Vale Chambers, the prodigy of the second year. What can I do for you?" Professor Morton asked with a smile.

Vale smiled stiffened after being called a prodigy No wonder Chad, Aubrey, and the others are calling him that way.

"Ahem I want to know if there is a way to improve my Sealing Ritual. I have completed it on my Mystical Item, but I feel that it is not enough. Is there a better method?" Vale asked eagerly.

Professor Morton looked at him with curiosity. "You have completed your Sealing Ritual? Ah, did you learn it from your parents? Perhaps from Sir Heinz? That is impressive, indeed. May I see it?"

Vale hesitated for a moment before shaking his head.

"I'm sorry, Professor I can't show it yet."

Professor Morton helplessly smiled at this young student.

"Fine Can you at least tell me how you sealed it?"

Vale didn't mind this answering this, so he explained to him how he learned from Master Heinz's guidance and how he had performed the Sealing Ritual.

Professor Morton listened attentively, nodding and praising him for his knowledge of such a difficult ritual.

Apparently, what he did was actually more difficult than using expensive materials and special Formation Circle or Spells to seal a Mystical Item.

After all, not everyone would be heard in their prayers, unlike Vale.

"You have done very well, Vale." Professor Murton said.

"You have created something that even 10th-year students could fail... But you are right, there is always room for improvement."

He paused and looked at Vale seriously.

"Tell me, Vale, do you know what the Sealing Ritual that you've done does to your item?" He asked.

Vale nodded. "It seals the energy inside the sword, preventing it from leaking or being stolen by others."

"That is correct. But do you know how it does that?"

"Yes? I think I'm borrowing the power of the Hallowed Spirit, the Ruler below the Eternal Darkness" Vale answered cautiously. He wasn't sure at all.

Professor Morton smiled.

"That's right This is very reliant on the existence that you've called. It could also be dangerous, but I won't be talking about that for now."

Vale nodded as he listened attentively.

"There is another method of sealing that is more advanced and more secure than the one you used."

Professor Murton looked around before he leaned closer to Vale and whispered in his ear.

"It is called the Soul Bonding Method."