After hearing the drawbacks tied to [Life Absorption], Leo naturally felt a wave of apprehension about learning such a move.
"Do not worry. Unless you use the absorbed life essence to enhance yourself in some way, it will simply remain stored within your body, inert and harmless, gradually dissipating over time while adding to your lifespan.
There is no danger in merely knowing the technique. However, the temptation to use it for a quick breakthrough will only grow once it rests inside you, for in moments of weakness, you may find yourself unable to resist calling upon it," the Second Elder reassured, snapping his fingers to signal for the first subject to be brought in.
*Snap*
*Clink*
*Clink*
Leo recognized the sound of chains, as under the Second Elder's instructions, a frail prisoner was led into the room.
The man's eyes were hollow, his ribs pressing sharply against his skin as though he had been denied a proper meal for months.
