Excited, Lord Goyo's eyes went wide as he swiftly held up the black elixir. The elixir lacked any glimmer and was as unremarkable as a plain rock. It emitted a pungent scent and felt nothing like a typical elixir.

Regardless, if the Path declared it edible, Lord Goyo would have to comply. He closed his eyes and popped the elixir into his mouth. The overwhelming scent surged into his brain, preventing him from swallowing.

"Swallow it," urged Jacopo.

"P-Please…" Lord Goyo's cheeks twitched. "G-Great Path, why does this elixir taste like… like goat manure?"

"You fool!" Jacopo cursed, "Do you dare compare my blessing to filth?"

Dropping to his knees, Lord Goyo managed to gulp down the elixir, suppressing his utter disgust.

Jacopo watched him retch, barely containing his laughter.

"Great Path…" Lord Goyo gagged. "The taste, it's…" He pinched his nose, retching even more. "It's awful!"

"That's enough." Jacopo waved him off. "Get to work. You don't have much time."

Lord Goyo stood, s