In the dead of night, the light of the blue magic lamp in the laboratory was as cold and eerie as the eyes of the dead.
Ron stood in front of the lab table, holding a small crystal vial containing Franka's blood.
Through the crystal wall, the drop of deep red liquid appeared with a disturbing dark purple sheen under the lamp, as if countless tiny tentacles were swimming within.
"Begin analysis."
"Ink" awoke from its dormant state, its black, gelatinous body starting to writhe rhythmically.
Ron carefully dripped the blood onto the surface of the slime monster.
In an instant, the temperature in the laboratory seemed to drop by a few degrees.
The reaction of "Ink" was more intense than ever before.
Its body suddenly contracted, then quickly expanded, with the silver patterns on its surface flickering uncertainly.
"Interesting."
Ron activated "Extraordinary Recognition," observing everything through the special vision of the skill.
