"That's right," Sam said with grave finality.
"after taking it, your realm temporarily increases by one level. The effect lasts a quarter of an hour. If Ethan truly proves a threat—if you find him difficult to defeat—you can use this pill."
Allen regarded the deep crimson Blood Dragon Pill with a complicated frown.
Even in Voidshade Peak, Blood Dragon Pill was prized: forged from dozens of rare herbs and mixed with blood dragon essence, it was nearly high-grade. Yet Allen knew the cost. Forcing a breakthrough came with harsh side effects—at best, several days rest, at worst, half a month bedridden, wracked by pain.
Worse, to use such a pill in open competition invited ridicule, suspicion, and contempt from peers.
Allen felt defiance rising in his chest.
No, better to win on his own merit, the right way. But Sam's gaze was deadly serious.
