As Braden directed his gaze towards Newt, a furrow formed on his forehead, indicating both confusion and suspicion. In a voice heavy with doubt, he questioned, "You're undeniably human, yet why do I perceive the unmistakable aura of beasts emanating from you?"
"Aura? Perhaps you mean scent," Newt responded, casting a meaningful glance at the bracelet adorning his wrist.
With a sudden shimmer of light, Jewel transformed into a magnificent serpent, her form towering over the surrounding landscape. The sight left Braden wide-eyed, his expression a mix of shock and fascination. Despite his initial surprise, a smile began to creep across his face as he beheld the majestic creature before him.
"Deceitful serpent," Braden's voice echoed through the air, dripping with contempt. "Today, I shall use your essence as a catalyst to forge a pill that will propel me to greater heights."
