Chapter 50: Critical Condition

As the dagger trembled at a high frequency, the blood-red color on its surface receded like a tide. Leo's grip on the dagger loosened, and it slipped from his hand, floating in mid-air before him. The blood-red hue had completely vanished, leaving the dagger looking like a colorless, transparent piece of glass in the shape of a blade. Leo's eyes remained fixed on the dagger, waiting to see what would happen next. Suddenly, the mysterious runes on the dagger lit up, emitting a purple glow. The glow wasn't dazzling, and Leo could clearly see the changes in the runes on the dagger's surface. The purple light soon enveloped Leo, and a profound feeling arose within him. Instinctively, under this mysterious atmosphere, Leo attempted to control the dagger with his consciousness. Suddenly, his mind shook, and everything before him became blurry. Then, he felt as if he was ascending or descending in an endless void. After an unknown amount of time, Leo abruptly opened his eyes. He was