That evening, Poison Fang and Rex returned with their squad.
When they produced two member emblems from "Shadow Stab" and the vital intelligence that came with them, the shockwave they caused was even greater than when Hank's strength had skyrocketed.
The entire camp erupted, especially when Rex and the other Middle Level Apprentices described—in tones of lingering fear and disbelief—how Poison Fang had withstood attacks with his formidable physique, cast spells in quick succession, and swiftly killed two members of Shadow Stab in a near-overwhelming display of power.
"Shadow Stab! Those are the assassins from the Deep Red Royal Court that everyone fears! And Poison Fang killed two of them head-on? In a one-on-two fight?"
Countless gazes once again focused on Ian's stone house, the desire in them so intense it was almost tangible.
If Hank's case had merely demonstrated the massive power boost a Bloodline Potion could provide, the feeling was still somewhat abstract.
