A few birds mutated by radiation flitted among the city buildings, letting out clear, low cries.
Ryan could see people walking along the streets below, straightening their clothes or making tiny movements with their fingers. His five senses had sharpened considerably as his Spiritual Power grew, thanks to the Nightmare Flower.
The extent of the improvement was far beyond what he had expected.
Notice: Consuming the Nightmare Flower increased Spiritual Power by 1.2. Current Spiritual Power: 8.8
He was not far from becoming a First-level Wizard Apprentice. The remaining Wizard Runes in the Vast Sea Meditation Method would certainly be enough to support his advancement, with plenty to spare.
That was undoubtedly good news.
Unfortunately, effective as the Nightmare Flower was, a person could only benefit from it once in their lifetime.
It drew out the deepest fear in one's mind, forcing them to face and overcome it. Taking another would not produce the same effect. He could never afford Supernatural Resources that raised Spiritual Power without side effects or limitations. Even formal Wizards valued such things immensely.
The Nightmare Flower might be rare, but a steady supply reached the market. It was a renewable resource.
He had considered using the Golden Pocket Watch to reverse the state of Supernatural Resources like the Nightmare Flower. It should work. Though he could reverse something only once a day, keeping the used-up material would let him obtain a fresh specimen.
Ryan held the Nightmare Flower, now drained of all Supernatural Fluctuation, color, and luster.
He turned the Golden Pocket Watch. The Nightmare Flower vanished from his hand, and he found it inside the Silver Bracelet, unused once more.
A smile touched Ryan's lips. Using it for profit might not work, but it could provide a steady supply of the Supernatural