Chapter 140: Flain vs Head Bandit
Flain looked at the Head Bandit and waited for his next move. The one who attacks first from this distance is at a disadvantage, since the opponent can clearly see the incoming strike.
A small vial with a blue liquid appeared in the Bandit’s hand. He uncorked it and drank it all. Then followed a green potion, which he also consumed.
What he had just used were a mana potion and an Existential Tension potion—these potions replenish a certain amount of mana and existential tension. The Head Bandit had lost quite a bit during the fight with Harur due to the last attack, and since he wanted to be sure he could kill Flain, he decided to use them.
These kinds of potions are usually made by a special type of alchemist. There are potions for health, mana, existential tension, or stamina. In most factions, they are restricted because they’re considered drugs due to one particular ingredient. That ingredient is Blacknight Root—a powerful drug, but without it, the potion wouldn’t work.
It reduces lifespan and is highly addictive. Moreover, a similar effect can be achieved by a supporter with a specific spell. However, the benefits are instant replenishment and no need for a supporter. But since these types of potions are rare, the potions made from them are even rarer. The better the quality of the ingredients, the stronger the potion.
Flain had learned this at the academy from Flor, who, during their conversations, would randomly mention various bits of information. Flain didn’t mind—at least he learned something potentially useful.
The Bandit’s body began to blur again, and he lunged at Flain.
With tremendous force, Flain crossed his blades.
"Looks like we’re starting," Flain muttered with a cold smirk.
The Head Bandit slashed his sword, adding a sharp gust of flame. The first strike was lightning-fast—the blade flared with fire and came at Flain. He intercepted it with both swords, slicing through the air to block it. The flames leapt onto his armor, broke against the cold blades, but did not ignite them.