The longsword cleaved through the flesh, but instead of blood, what poured forth was pure life energy, washing over them. Just one touch and the exhaustion on their bodies dissipated.
What is going on here?
Others joined the attack, Dismas slashed with a short sword, slicing open large swaths of flesh, while Balistan wielded his hammer to smash rotten meat.
Yet, what sprayed from the wounds was not fresh blood but dissipating life energy. Sometimes, it also carried a corruption that caused the flesh to decay.
Reynard and Balistan remained unharmed, but Dismas was unfortunate enough to be affected. The life energy that was nourishing one moment contained a hidden rot the next, causing his flesh to dissolve and decay, stripping away his life energy.
Life energy this rich is a poison, because human flesh cannot withstand it. Thankfully, Lance was here and easily dispelled the corruption.
