Talk:Solomon (True)/@comment-28209103-20161228043618/@comment-112.209.162.3-20161230014448

A very recent translation of the chapter explains that the collective being known as Goetia is essentially a 'summoning ritual' that Solomon created. We can think of it like a continuously ongoing magic/magecraft/miracle that Solomon performed. By using Ars Nova and relinquishing his power, that spell comes to an end and 'Goetia' breaks apart, like a flame that loses its fuel source. It's as you said, it's a direct result that happened in one point in time just like the Time Temple. Just as the temple started breaking apart when Ars Nova was used, so did 'Goetia'. Both were still being directly fueled by the 'engine' mentioned earlier.

And while the 9 rings thing may or may not mean anything, the 10th ring was always with Roman. Even Goetia was surprised when Roman took of his glove to reveal the 10th ring. The 10th ring was likely what was offered up since Goetia himself had believed that the 10th ring was originally lost. The protagonist notices as such before the fake Solomon part of the fight. Roman as well refers to his usage of Ars Nova at the time he uses it to be a reenactment.