"Glug, glug."
After Merlin jumped into the pool, bubbles rose one after another. It was as though he had sunk into a swamp, unable to move an inch.
Especially the mud-like viscous substance that wrapped around Merlin from all directions. Other than his head, every part of him was covered. It felt damp and cold at first, but soon a tingling sensation rose up, followed by a trace of heat and prickling pain.
These sensations mingled together, making him extremely uncomfortable. An ordinary person would likely have been unable to endure it long ago, but Merlin's Mental Power was incomparably strong. How could he fear such a little pain?
Instead, he carefully observed the pool with his Mental Power. There was some special energy within it that slowly seeped into his body and combined with his bloodline, indeed increasing the power of his bloodline severalfold.
"No wonder it's called a Nutrient Pool. It can make even an ordinary person's bloodline several times stronger. The formula inside must not be simple, right?"
Merlin opened his eyes and asked calmly.
Eru was somewhat surprised. He had not expected Merlin to still be able to think so carefully under such circumstances. Smiling, he said, "Of course it isn't simple. The formula for the Nutrient Pool is the secret of every Parasitism practitioner. I only obtained this Nutrient Pool formula by chance back then. But don't expect me to pass it on to you. The Nutrient Pool formula is the foundation of all foundations. Even if your Parasitism succeeds, you will still need the Nutrient Pool formula. Unless you come with me to Sacred Dragon City, perhaps I'll consider passing the formula on to you."
Merlin glanced at the pool. He had not expected this tiny pool to be so important. But a formula