In Isabella's cluttered laboratory, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation as Cedric and Eustace entered. Isabella, sporting a pleased expression, inquired, "So what was your decision about the experiment?" Eustace responded confidently, "We decided that it was in Cedric's favor to be able to help you with the experiment, but I will always be present during the sessions."
Seemingly oblivious to Eustace's words, Isabella's focus shifted to Cedric's physique. Without waiting for further discussion, she declared, "Come into my laboratory, Cedric. We must do some tests." The trio moved into the inner sanctum of Isabella's domain.
Inside the room, Isabella took out a syringe with precision, instructing Cedric to sit. The room hummed with anticipation as she extracted a sample of Cedric's blood. Isabella began explaining, "First, I must look for a rune base that will be able to mix with your blood without deteriorating and also not altering it."
Droplets of Cedric's blood fell into small plates, and Isabella followed suit by introducing various rune bases into each plate. The room fell into a focused silence as Isabella observed the interaction between Cedric's unique blood and the runic essences. Five minutes passed, and her expression crumbled into a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
Isabella didn't require equipment to analyze the results; her dragon hawk eye provided an innate insight. She turned to Cedric and remarked, "Your blood is truly exceptional. Even the dragon hawk rune base lost against it." Eustace, with a hearty laugh, chimed in, "How could a small dragon hawk beat our Northstar blood?"
The conqueror system, sensing the uniqueness of Cedric's blood, sent a notification. It hinted at the possibility that the conqueror trait affecting his blood might be preventing what it deemed as low-level components from effectively mixing with it.
Isabella, despite the initial setback, wore an expression of fascination. "Cedric, your blood is proving to be an enigma. It seems the your Northstar blood is playing a crucial role in maintaining its integrity. This unexpected twist might lead us to even more intriguing discoveries."
Eustace, ever the vigilant guardian, nodded approvingly. "Looks like we're diving into uncharted waters. Cedric, your journey is unfolding in ways we couldn't have predicted. Embrace the unknown; it's where the true potential of the Northstar legacy lies."
Isabella, eager to delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding Cedric's blood, suggested, "Let's explore further. We might uncover secrets that could redefine the boundaries of Northstar capabilities. I have a few more tests and experiments in mind."
In a suspenseful turn of events, Eustace produced a flask containing approximately three liters of a mysterious red liquid. The room crackled with anticipation as Isabella, her eyes gleaming with curiosity, observed a bright spot of mana hovering before her. Stammering with incredulity, she asked, "Is...Is... this dragon blood?"
Eustace, ever nonchalant, confirmed, "Yes, it's dragon blood. I retrieved it from the corpse of a dragon I found in a dungeon. Give it a try and see what happens." Isabella's breath quickened; her obsession with dragons was well-known, and now, she was presented with an opportunity to work with the blood of a true dragon.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Isabella turned to Cedric and uttered, "You are my lucky star." It became evident that without Cedric's involvement, Eustace might not have generously provided this precious dragon blood. Isabella wasted no time; she took a droplet of the dragon blood and skillfully prepared a base before combining it with Cedric's blood.
Five minutes passed, a duration that felt like an eternity in the charged atmosphere of the laboratory. Isabella's eyes widened with a mix of disbelief and elation as she examined the results. To everyone's amazement, there was no deterioration or rejection. On the contrary, the combination seemed to enhance the properties of Cedric's blood.
The conqueror system, ever vigilant in monitoring Cedric's transformations, sent a notification. It acknowledged the compatibility and even hinted at a potential elevation in Cedric's inherent traits due to the infusion of dragon blood.
Isabella couldn't contain her excitement. "Cedric, this is extraordinary! The dragon blood has not only integrated seamlessly with your blood, but it appears to be amplifying its properties. We might be on the verge of unlocking a new dimension of Northstar capabilities."
Eustace, looking pleased with the outcome, nodded appreciatively. "Cedric, it seems the legacy of our Northstar bloodline is intertwining with the essence of a dragon. This fusion could lead to unparalleled advancements. Embrace this journey, for it is forging a path beyond what our ancestors could have envisioned."
As the ramifications of this experiment unfolded, Isabella began sketching out plans for further exploration. The combination of Northstar and dragon essence had opened a realm of possibilities, and the laboratory resonated with the promise of groundbreaking revelations that could redefine the very essence of Cedric's lineage.
With the first phase accomplished Cedric decided to return to his room where he ate pastries brought by Camillia and after that started his daily meditation.