149 CXLIX. The Rock Crevice

Karl was terrified and kept back, being careful not to fall off the rocky terrace.

Dag put away the hammer, which returned to its seat, on the belt.

After the injection, his physical abilities had increased slightly and he was able to move nimbly despite the weight of the axe he carried on his back.

It was time to find out if his dark powers had also increased and there was no better opponent than a magical monster of that power.

Reidar looked at Dag out of the corner of his eye, without looking away from the enemy.

He opened his hand, palm facing upwards.

The dark fluid released from his arms slipped toward his hand, concentrating within it.

Dag tried to control it, using his mind: he did not know exactly how, but thinking about the movements the fluid had to make, it moved in the same direction, following his will.

From the palm of his hand, Dag's black liquid began to rise upwards condensing into a small dark sphere.