Killing all those different types of corrupted beasts yielded a variety of DNA sequences, but they were all tainted sequences, with 3 side effects each. Just like the DNA sequences left behind by the undead, these too were useless to Aaron. Absorbing them would grant him some major bonuses, but reduce several of his basic stats. In the end, he decided not to gamble and walked away.
Aaron returned to the village, bringing with him the bright rays of the morning sun, which lit up the dark woods, dispelling the towering shadows behind him. With the corrupted tree burned to ash, the forest was going to heal on its own and things were going to return to normal once again.
The villagers had lived through a nightmare—one which seemed only death could end. Fortunately, Aaron and his companions h
