章 1668: Potency

"Such a showoff," Maksin grumbled, eyes narrowing as he observed the display in front of him. Emery, the human apothecary, was undeniably stealing the show.

Not only did he dare to handle multiple hazardous samples, but he'd also begun to use flashy skills, turning himself into a spectacle as plant-like creatures enwrapped him, like some sort of botanical armor. The assembled spectators watched in awe, their attention captivated by the spectacle unfolding before their eyes.

The substance that Emery was currently grappling with was incredibly perilous. Each moment, it was threatening to spread its toxic influence throughout his body. Sensing the imminent danger, Emery quickly turned to his trusted companion for assistance. He used the light energy pulsating within Twik's body to counteract the spread of the toxin, to put a halt to the toxin's infiltration.

Meanwhile, an entity hidden deep within Emery's chest stirred into action.