Ian's eyes burned with intensity as he imagined the enemies he was about to face.
A fully armed Level One Liquidation Wizard, their Protective Spiritual Light flaring, might be able to tank his Frost Ash Beam, or perhaps even dodge his Gravity Collapse Ball.
'But at the critical moment, this silent, subtle 'gaze' of mine...'
"Gaga?" Gaga flew over and landed on Ian's shoulder.
It peered at the hole with its little head, then looked up at Ian's eyes and shrank back.
"Ian, your eyes... were a little scary just now, gaga."
"Were they?" Ian smiled and ruffled the feathers on Gaga's head.
"It's just a new trick. It'll be safer when we're out and about from now on."
"That's great, gaga!" Gaga rubbed its head against him.
"My wings are almost healed. Is there any more Blood Essence? I feel like I'm about to reach the Middle Stage!"
"Yes, plenty to go around." Ian was in a great mood.
