Fourth-Form Shifter!

"Glug glug."

The dark, inky water in the Nourishment Pond gave off an unpleasant stench that filled the entire basement. However, Merlin's massive shifted form was thoroughly enjoying the nourishment provided by the various precious materials in the Nourishment Pond. 

This was already the eighteenth portion of Nourishment Pond materials, but Merlin still had not achieved the fourth-form shifter. The amount of time consumed had exceeded Merlin's expectations. 

Nevertheless, since there were still materials remaining, Merlin continued to brew the formula. Currently, Merlin's shifted form had grown once over, and two solid lumps were protruding from his back. The longer he soaked in the Nourishment Pond, the itchier the lumps behind his back became as if they would soon burst open.