Time slid away, and with Nick and Mike serving as bait, Howard and Abby's pace in slaying the Butterfly Fae became incredibly swift.
Even the BOSS-level monsters could hardly withstand their assault for long.
As a result, Nick and Mike frequently fell victim to the Hypnotic Pollen.
Although they were quickly treated with Clearheart Flower and Moonlight Herb antidotes, they palpably felt unwell, a weightiness creeping into their limbs.
Fortunately, Howard's party had ventured deep enough.
The Butterfly Fae they encountered, though not significantly stronger, had fully transformed into humanoid forms.
With complete bodies and an extra pair of wings, they bore no other distinctions from humans.
The discovery exhilarated Howard, Nick, and Mike.
They promptly recorded the coordinates, ensuring they wouldn't disturb the Butterfly Fae any further, and discreetly made their exit.
