“So first, you lock the bottle behind the injector and use the air pressure spell through this hole. As soon as you do that, the doping agent will enter your body, giving you a sudden charge of energy for 5 hours. But remember one thing.
Never, ever use any skill while using a doping agent, or you will get an overcharge,” Letti explained.
“What is an overcharge? It sounds cool?” Anon asked, his face displaying confusion.
“It is cool, but once you experience it, you’ll realize it’s only a ticket to becoming paralyzed or disabled for the rest of your life. If you overcharge, you’ll get a 750% power boost for as long as the doping agent works. But once it ends, you’ll understand what true pain is.
When the doping agent enters your body, you’re strictly prohibited from using mana. There’s an ingredient used in making every doping agent called reverse mana-”
“You mean negative mana,” Anon interrupted Letti.
“No, that’s demon stuff, but it’s somewhat similar. First, mana is extracted into its purest liquid form. Then, it’s mixed with several ingredients like venom of the Frail Snake, eye liquid of the Dremine lizard, scalp of the Southern Horn rabbits, and more.
After mixing, the solution is filtered through a giant worm’s skin, and the final touch comes with a drop of Elf Blood-”
“Ah, that’s why it’s so expensive,” Anon realized why the doping agent had a high price.
“Yes, after this liquid is fully prepared, it takes the form of reverse mana elixir. When you inject a human’s mana into it, the solution generates explosive energy for a limited period. But once the time is over, it explodes and releases a very dangerous chemical that can disable a human, if not kill them from the explosions within their body.
Now, do you understand? So, don’t use any magical skills while the doping agent is active. You’re only allowed to use any magic skills 30 minutes after the doping agent’s effects wear off,” Letti explained.
“Okay, I understand that I can’t use any skills, or my body will explode and I’ll become disabled.”
“Good, now let me teach you which nerve to use for doping.”
Anon spoke those words, but in his mind, something else was going on.
‘I have the troll’s locket. What could possibly kill me? If I can get a 750% power boost, it would mean a lot in an outnumbered fight,’ Anon thought as a smile appeared on his face.
“So, did you understand?” Letti asked.
Anon snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Letti, realizing that he missed some crucial information.
“What was that? Can you explain again?” Anon asked.
“What are you thinking about? Focus here. This is very important. Now, look at this nerve,” Letti said as she opened her hand and tightened her fist, causing two nerves to pop up near her bicep. Letti pointed to the right nerve.
“Okay, I have to inject the doping agent into this nerve, right?” Anon clarified.
“No, you idiot. This nerve is directly connected to your heart, meaning your mana source. If you inject it there, you’ll die of a heart burst,” she explained.
“Okay, so it’s this one,” Anon said, pointing to the other nerve.
“Yes, inject it carefully, and don’t waste any,” Letti instructed.
“I understand.”
“Ladies and gentlemen, we have just received some critical information. Frank, the leader of the Noble House of the Undead, has quit the race. The final round will now happen between Anon Agreil and Ren Denver. This match will be remarkable. What do you think, Seraphina?” Landon announced.
“Well, on one side, we have the son of the Denver House, who killed a dragon at the age of ten and commanded the backlines during the latest war between the Human Kingdom and the Elf Kingdom. He’s young and experienced. But on the other side, we have someone else near-crazy. .𝙘𝙤𝙢
Anon Agreil, this guy’s existence was unknown until this fateful night. He defeated the daughter of the Martial House, ran on water, and made the sirens bow before him. He nearly killed the daughter of the Witch House.
Remember that scene where he summoned millions of magic circles, covering the whole horizon with just one skill? The leader of the Witch House had to come herself to save her daughter.
This guy has turned the tables on the nobles, making them nervous and uncomfortable in mere hours. I can’t determine the result of this race, but I hope both of them win,” Seraphina spoke.
“We all know that’s not possible, Seraphina, but we can only hope that maybe this match turns into a tie. Well, I think the sun will be up soon, and it’s time for both contestants to reach their starting line,” Landon announced.
Both Ren and Anon stood up from their seats and started walking toward the teleportation portal room.
“I will crush you, and this time you won’t be able to run away from me, even if you can run on water,” Ren spoke, looking at Anon with a neutral expression.
“Well, I also want to say something badass to you, but you’re just not worth it. Still, I will fuck you up like a bitch and make you disappear, just like your father did after fucking your mother,” Anon taunted with a smile on his face.
“You think this is a joke, don’t you? You’ll die soon, Anon Agreil, and your tongue will be the reason behind it. I don’t know what your mother saw in you,” Ren retorted before crossing the portal.
“Wait, what did he say?” Anon asked, looking at a worker near the teleportation portal in confusion, then crossed through the portal.
“Ladies and gentlemen, once again, we’re here at the starting line of Celestria. Anon and Ren, both students, are very promising candidates. Today, one will prove that he is more worthy than the other,” Seraphina announced.
“Anon and Ren will start running from this starting line and come back to the academy. Whoever comes first will win this KINGDOM’S NIGHT RUN. Now let’s see who holds the potential. May the gods be with both of them,” Landon declared.