Inside the Flame Art's Three Fire Transformations manual, it was stated that the duration of the Frost Pill’s effect only lasted for about 1,000,000 years. Thus, James had to absorb and refine the Ignis within this period. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to refine the Ignis with his current strength once the Frost Pill’s effect wears off.

Unfortunately, the time limit was absolute and did not conform to time spent in the real world. Thus, the Frost Pill’s effect would still vanish eve