[Warning!]
[Pure Abyssal Energy Detected]
[Consuming this energy has a high risk of acquiring a parasite.]
[Would you like to advance or forfeit the energy?]
The words burned its way into Noah's mind.
He stared at them, feeling the intoxicating pressure of the abyssal energy coming from the dragon's corpse.
And if he claimed it, he risked acquiring a parasite?
The guards nearby were beginning to notice something was wrong. One of them raised their voice at the other, asking if they'd noticed the mana nearby. Another shouted, drawing his sword.
Noah didn't hesitate. He needed to get stronger.
"Advance."
Darkness moved.
Shadowy hands erupted from the ground, twisting and clawing towards the enormous carcass. The air shuddered as the magic intensified.
The guards froze for a moment, then chaos erupted.
The darkness lunged forward, gripping the dragon's corpse. The hands of the abyss wrapped around its massive form and began to drag it down.
