Underneath his skin, every single gene and cells rapidly began to regenerate. The once lifeless cells swelled with energy, expanding and dividing with incredible speed.
New cells were born in a frenzy replacing those that had died, repairing the damage that had been done.
The purple glow beneath his skin pulsed rhythmically, each pulse sending another wave of energy through his body.
His skeletal bony frame, just hours ago, was beginning to regain its lost mass. Flesh reformed over his bones, his limbs thickening as new cells filled the voids left by the rune's consumption.
Within three hours, the changes were more than obvious. More than half of his damaged and dried cells had been revived, their strength restored by the crystal's power.
The silver light of the moons continued to bathe his room, beautifying his room, but it was the purple glow beneath his skin that held all his attention.
