384. Phoenix's Premonition

Because of his accomplished soul, Dilos was constantly brimming with energy. He remained awake, pondering how to resolve the problem of the Phoenix Force.

However, the methods currently at his disposal were simply too limited, and he knew very little about the Phoenix Force. So, even though his ability to calculate and analyze far surpassed what it had once been, he still failed to reach any useful conclusions.

In the end, with no better options, Dilos could only place his hopes on Ancient One.

Though a mage's power came from the energy of the cosmic space, perhaps mages like Ancient One, who frequently dealt with multidimensional cosmic realms, would know how to handle a special energy like the Phoenix Force, one that had existed since the birth of the universe.

"By my estimate, Ancient One should be nearly recovered. I'll go see her within the next couple of days."

With thoughts churning in his mind, Dilos put away the large blade in his hand and headed to Charles's room along the way.

Before leaving, he needed to check on Charles's condition. After a night had passed, Charles should be much better than before.

And indeed, just as Dilos had expected, when he saw Charles again, the latter had been completely rejuvenated by the serum's transformation, becoming as young as a twenty-one- or twenty-two-year-old. His short black hair had grown several centimeters longer, becoming thicker and curlier, adding a hint of youthful wildness to Charles's already handsome features.

Though he had been mentally prepared, Charles still could not suppress his shock when he saw that familiar yet unfamiliar young face in the bathroom mirror.

Dilos understood Charles's dazed expression perfectly. Any old man who had been practically one foot in the grave would lose his composure upon seeing himself reverse in