With that last line, the soul fragments entered Tom’s body, forcing a strangled scream out through his mouth. The sudden completion of his soul overwhelmed his core, causing it to act out and send a massive wave of his magic outwards. Ashley was thrown back by the wave, landing on her back a few feet away from where she had originally stood. Groaning, she pushed herself up and gasped upon seeing Tom sprawled on the floor. She rushed over and helped him sit up, letting him lean his weight against her.