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The marshlands were especially hot and humid today. There was a reason for this. The sage of space, Eon, was currently testing out a simple device. Usually, magic crystals would fuel magic devices. For this device, however... 

A beam of fire-cooked the surface of the water. The water boiled almost instantly, and Eon quickly put down the weapon.

"Hmm… It's not bad but…" Eon was not confident that this flamethrower fueled by magic mushrooms would be able to pull through against the hydra. Currently, Eon was testing out different elemental weapons fueled by mushrooms.

The purpose was obviously to bolster the strength of the lizardmen. Eon wanted the best possible chance during his encounter with the boss monster. 

Unfortunately, the mushrooms weren't cutting it. He might have to abandon them or just think of an alternative.