And indeed, the darkness was a friend, for no living being deserved to consciously endure this agonising process.
Metamorph, a third-tier skill of the Transfiguration Aspect, changed a target's appearance over the course of three stages.
During the first stage, which lasted several hours, the surface level of Beelathorn's skin bubbled and popped, like cancerous pimples, till his body was pink and raw from all the open wounds.
A blueish-pink pus was released from these wounds, encasing him in a fleshy cocoon.
This marked the end of the first stage and the beginning of the next.
It was at this point that the shadow woman, Rae, decided to leave the room. With her newest asset secured, there was much to be done; plans to be put into play, favours to be called in... and bets to be made.
However, the surgeon, Klein, remained and observed his newest patient.
