[Cursed Tool Name: Book Ring]
[Type: Active]
[Functions: 1. The ring can transform into a notebook through the flow of the user's Cursed Energy. This transformation is physical, not an illusion, allowing the book to be touched, opened, and used like a real object. Every page, every fold, and every detail within it will reappear exactly as in its original form, as if the book had never been altered.]
[2. The size of the ring can adjust to the user as long as Cursed Energy is channeled steadily. This adjustment is semi-permanent and can be changed at any time with a new flow of energy, ensuring the ring remains comfortable to wear without compromising the stability of its form. Even if the finger is injured or swollen, the ring will follow those changes without tightening or loosening in a dangerous way.]
[3. The Book Ring possesses a summoning function. If the user speaks the command, "Return, Book Ring," while channeling Cursed Energy with clear intent, this Cursed Tool will be drawn back toward the user as if pulled by an invisible thread, so long as it is not within a barrier or an effect that severs the flow of energy. Distance poses no obstacle as long as the energy connection remains intact, making the object nearly impossible to truly lose.]
[4. By dripping blood onto the surface of the ring, the Book Ring becomes bound to the user as its primary owner. In this state, the summoning command will respond only to the user's Cursed Energy and cannot be activated by anyone else, even if they attempt to imitate the command or inject their own energy. This bond is exclusive and rejects any foreign will that seeks to seize control of the tool.]
[Rules: 1. Each time Cursed Energy is channeled into the ring form, the Cursed Tool will immediately transform into a book. Conversely, when Cursed Energy is channeled into the book form, it will revert to a ring. This transition occurs instantly, without any intermediate phase, to prevent structural damage—as though the two forms are separated only by a single pull of will.]
[2. In book form, the Book Ring can maintain its transformation for only one hour. After that time limit is reached, it will automatically revert to a ring, regardless of the user's will. This mechanism serves as a limiter to avoid excessive energy consumption that could damage the ring's structure and endanger the user. There are no exceptions to this rule, even in emergencies.]
[3. To transform the ring back into a book after the time limit, the user must channel Cursed Energy again from the beginning, with the same energy cost as the first transformation. In this way, every use carries a measured consequence and cannot be performed carelessly.]
After successfully turning the Cursed Tool that originated from my notebook into a black ring, with the top of the ring shaped like a closed book with a blue cover, I stared at it in silence.
That small object felt like the end of a long process—sleepless nights, countless sketch marks, and doubts that had never stopped gnawing at me—all now sealed into a single, simple form.
The reflection of light on its surface was dim, unremarkable, yet that was precisely what made it feel safe to hide among other objects. The light in the room seemed unwilling to linger there, sliding away, as if the ring chose not to be displayed, wanting to be known by only one pair of eyes: mine.
The surface of the Book Ring was cold, its weight fitting on my finger—not too light, not burdensome— as though it had been created to be there from the very beginning, to merge with my body, with my intent, and with the secrets it held. Beneath its calm exterior, I could sense the Cursed Energy within it, lying still as if waiting for a signal to be awakened.
Then I immediately bit into the tip of my right thumb with my own teeth, deep enough to draw blood. A sharp sting flared for a moment, but I endured it without hesitation. A warm red drop fell squarely onto the surface of the ring from the Book Ring, spreading thinly along the delicate engravings in the metal, seeping into every groove like ink that instinctively finds its own channels.
At that very moment, I felt a distinct connection form—as if something had locked into place within me. It was not merely the binding of an object, but a clear affirmation that its existence was now linked to the flow of my energy.
Now, this ring was wholly mine. Without hesitation, I channeled Cursed Energy into it, letting my power flow along the object's shape and structure, tracing every strand of metal, every tiny carving that had previously been almost invisible.
The ring's size began to change gradually, tightening and loosening with an almost living precision, as though it understood my will. The metal moved smoothly and silently, adjusting itself to the size of my index finger—neither too loose nor constricting, a balance that felt natural, as if it had been made specifically for me.
I watched the transformation closely, making sure there was no obstruction in the energy flow, no wild vibration that might damage the object's structure. Once the fit was perfect, I slipped the ring onto the index finger of my left hand, feeling the coolness of the metal, which now felt far more familiar against my skin—no longer a foreign object, but an extension of myself.
Before channeling my Cursed Energy any deeper, I held my breath for a fraction of a second, calming the rhythm of the flow within my body. Then, with steadier control, I let the energy run. At once, the ring emitted a gentle glow; thin purple lines shimmered across its surface, pulsing slowly in time with the beat of my energy.
Its form softened and elongated, and within a few seconds it transformed into my notebook. The transition was seamless, without any jolt, as if the shape of a ring had only ever been a temporary shell for its true form. I opened it at once, my fingers still trembling slightly from lingering tension, and there it was, unmistakable: everything I had written before remained on its pages—every line, every stroke of ink, not a single one missing.
"Phew… thank goodness my notes weren't erased." I let out a breath of relief. The tightness in my chest finally eased a little, while the pulse of energy in my body gradually returned to a steady rhythm.
After checking a few more pages—flipping through them one by one to make sure there were no strange changes—I channeled my Cursed Energy again and reverted the notebook back into a ring, keeping it on my finger as before. Its form became compact once more, calm, obedient to my will.
I figured I still had a few dozen seconds left. A narrow window of time, but enough for one more attempt. Each second felt precious, as though every breath was being counted. I should change this pen as well.
Without hesitation, I tossed the pen into the purple flame before me—a fire that did not burn in a physical sense, but instead dissected form and function through the cursed energy I controlled. The flame trembled softly, without sparks, yet it felt as though it were flaying the very concept of the object, separating shape from meaning, then reassembling them.
Then the pen changed into a ring. Jet-black metal formed a perfect circle, cold and heavy in the air, with sharp details and clean lines that looked as though they had been carved by will alone, not by any tool.
At the top of the ring, a small ornament appeared in the shape of a miniature black pen, as if marking the original function now bound within this new form. The ornament was not mere decoration; I could feel the lingering concept of "writing" still etched inside it, waiting for a command to be awakened once more.
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