As it turned out, Hector’s choice was wise. The previous dose of the Magic-Enhancing Potion had been very small, and he had hardly felt anything at all. But this time, having used up every last drop of the potion at once, he had to admit that the sensation was indeed quite different from before.
The thick, dark liquid flowed down Hector’s throat. At first, it felt cool and refreshing, but before long, that cool sensation vanished, replaced by a searing heat. Hector could feel the scalding liquid coursing through his blood vessels, gradually spreading to every part of his body.
The surge of heat burst forth from just below his lower abdomen, bringing with it a mild, comforting warmth at first. As it slowly crept toward his heart, the moderate temperature abruptly transformed into an intense, blazing fire. Hector felt as though his entire body had been ignited from within; he bent double, curling his body up to endure the discomfort of the heat wave as best he could.
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