Marshal Maximo could not contain his admiration for the runic formation's power. Even though he was a man who had weathered countless battles and witnessed all manner of extraordinary feats, the effect of Vlad's work still surpassed his every expectation.
"Amazing—truly amazing!" he proclaimed, his voice reverberating throughout the large hall. The lingering echo underscored the respect everyone felt after seeing his grievous wound partially purged of its chaotic infection.
The Marshal turned his gaze upon Vlad. "Can you engrave another one? I'll secure any materials you require," he continued. Although his natural healing ability was already eliminating the remaining traces of chaotic energy from his injury, the process would still take a few weeks to fully restore him. If Vlad could hasten that process, it would be worth almost any effort or expense.
