"The first thing you need to do to draw a working spell - even before picking up the chalk - is to prepare yourself for the task. When you draw a circle, your body becomes a channel through which energy is expressed; so, your channel needs to be clear", Valerion calmly explained.

"Is -- is this going to be like the thing of the monks, who meditate for years, and then draw a perfect circle?", Adrien asked, alarmed.

"Yes, in a sense".

Adrien bit his lip. "So it will be years...".

"Oh, no, not at all. Those monks have different aims, and you can make a working spell with an imperfect circle. What you need is the same frame of mind".

"What should I do?", Adrien replied with a tremble to his voice.

He tilted his head, a little smile on his face. "Take in a few deep breaths...".