Then he brought his hand to his mouth.
He crushed the pill between his teeth.
The taste was bitter and metallic. The substance began to dissolve on his tongue, vaporizing into his lungs and bloodstream.
His body convulsed as Bloodrush entered his system. His muscles contracted involuntarily. His breathing became violent and irregular. His consciousness fractured under the intensity of the enhancement.
Pain erupted throughout his entire body. His bones felt like they were fracturing and reforming simultaneously. His muscles tore and healed in rapid succession. His nervous system screamed with the intensity of chemical alteration.
But when the convulsions finally subsided, Byron Vantris rose from the bench a fundamentally different person.
His mana density had expanded exponentially. His magical output had amplified beyond normal capacity. His physical strength had increased to levels that would have been impossible without enhancement.
