Clyde was now certain. The Ancient One was truly within the ring.
It had not disappeared. It had not been dying after using its power to bring Clyde back from death and place his soul inside Jack's body.
The realization sent a surge of exhilaration through him. The Ancient One was still here. And Clyde knew this was only the beginning. Whatever had happened between them before his death, he would eventually uncover it all.
He would find the Ancient One again, understand his purpose, and discover why he had chosen to bring him back.
Clyde's vision gradually faded, and he returned to reality.
He opened his eyes.
The black mist surrounding the ring had become much thinner. Only a faint layer remained around the small black object.
Clyde stared at it for a moment before smiling to himself.
It seems that some of the Ancient One's power had already entered his body.
That explained the sensation he had felt when he touched it. The connection was real.
