"Sure enough, it still feels different."
Within the black-red flames, Ian sensed the intense fire and corrosive aura contained within them.
He compared them to the flames he had used not long ago.
"Compared to ordinary flames, Darkfire possesses extremely strong corrosive and adhesive properties. Once it touches you, it is difficult to eradicate and can cause lasting damage."
Ian murmured to himself.
This was vastly different from the orange flames of alchemy, which were primarily used for forging and providing high temperatures.
When it came to battle, Darkfire was clearly a cut above.
"And with this, my rate of comprehension here is much faster than before."
Ian looked at the panel.
The rate at which his proficiency was increasing was now even faster than when he had reached Proficient Level. This was the effect of rule fragments.
"And it feels like there's more to it than that."
Ian narrowed his eyes.
Under the influence of Darkfire, the Four Symbols Furnace seemed to have gained another measure of strength as well.
All in all.
Comprehending the Expert Level Flame Rhythm and obtaining rule fragments had nearly raised his combat power by another twenty percent or more.
And that effect was still continuing.
"Ian, someone's looking for you!"
Suddenly, a shout came from beyond the flames.
Ian followed the voice and saw Flynn being stopped by a Wizard from the Flameheart Warband.
Flynn wore an extremely delighted expression.
Ian quickly walked out.
"Ian, something huge happened!"
When he saw Ian approaching, Flynn spoke while unable to stop his gaze from drifting toward the surrounding Wizards.
That was because, as Ian walked past.
The Warband Wizards along the way all stepped aside and made a path for him.
If Flynn had not known that Ian belonged to the Alchemy Department, he might