The Blood Experiment(2)

Meanwhile, Desmond found himself immersed in the situation at hand. The notifications flashed before his wide-open eyes, and after what felt like an eternity, he finally allowed himself to relax, sinking back into the worn wooden chair that served as his control element.

Simultaneously, the ambient energy gathered behind him, shaping itself into a rough-hewn wooden chair, offering him a seat. His gaze wandered across the surrounding cauldrons, evoking mixed emotions within him, until it settled upon Felix. The latter had been watching him all along, a smile adorning his face.

Desmond, still catching his breath, turned his eyes to Felix and asked, "How long has it been?" His eyebrows gradually furrowed, and the tension on his face gradually dissipated, revealing a wearied expression.