Nicholas slowly exhaled, carefully feeling the reacquired body. That familiar sensation from years ago came rushing back, making him somewhat unaccustomed to a human form.
After all those years as a toad, suddenly returning to a human body was understandably unsettling.
Nicholas' original toad body remained in place, eyes lifeless, now void of soul.
He decided to keep this toad body as it may still serve some purpose in the future.
The toad's body possessed some special talent abilities, which could be useful for Nicholas.
For instance, the toad's ability to teleport across planes was an invaluable tool for a wizard frequently traveling between different planes, both useful and convenient.
"Darling, come home with me." The Butterfly Queen softly said, approaching Nicholas.
Nicholas responded expressionlessly, "I have matters to handle, currently without time."
Herag felt nervous hearing this, as Nicholas directly rejected an invitation from a ninth-level existence.
