Arteus’ complexion immediately improved as the blood stopped flowing and his pallor faded, replaced by a healthy shade of pink. Even so, they all knew that their meager knowledge of alchemy would be of little use when it came to healing an adept of his caliber. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much in the entire Mortal Realm that could help them. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning burst into the cave, heading straight for the Heaven Foxes. Thankfully, it collided with the dwarf’s crossed axes, causing him to roar like a wounded bison. The runes etched into the steel began to glow, and then, as if by some infernal magic, they transformed the axes into a maelstrom of lava and fire. Slowly and with a lot of effort, he managed to draw in the crackling lightning and absorb its energy. Which was j

