The final stage of absorption began as the last of the waste blood evaporated, leaving only the purified essence of the titan.
This essence condensed within Lucian's body, merging with his mana and permanently altering its composition. His mana, which was previously a normal colorless substance, now carried a faint trace of crimson color. It was becoming tangible now.
This continued for more than three hours before Lucian decided it was time to stop.
Lucian's body convulsed once, violently, before settling back into perfect stillness.
The steam receded, the fog dispersed, and the vibrations of his muscles quieted. For a moment, it appeared as though nothing had changed—but then his eyes snapped open, revealing irises that flashed crimson before returning to their normal color.
