Then, responding to the presence of nearby lifeforms, a portion of it extended outward and began to take shape. The blood condensed into a scythe, and shards of broken glass embedded themselves along its edge, forming a serrated blade.
Without hesitation, it swung itself towards a nearby researcher.
The man hadn't even fully processed what was happening. His body was turned halfway toward the exit, his expression frozen between confusion and terror, completely unprepared for the attack that was already upon him.
Entirely silently, the scythe was erased. A sphere of darkness had manifested in its path, swallowing it without resistance. Renan lowered his wand slightly, his expression returning to calm.
He had seen enough, there was no need for further observation.
Allowing it to continue acting freely, even for a short period, would be a mistake. The fact that it had prioritized absorbing additional blood and immediately weaponizing itself suggested two things.
