Ryan, with a flurry of motion, shoved the collected Elemental Cores into Agu's waiting hands. He then positioned himself squarely before the portal, a bulwark against whatever horrors were about to emerge. A rapid succession of alchemical concoctions, previously untouched, were now swallowed, their potent effects layering upon him.
Potions of Greater Fortitude, Greater Lion's Strength, Greater Cat's Eye, Minor Wolf's Kiss, and Journeyman Ironhide—a veritable apothecary of cheap and costly elixirs—coursed through his veins. His attributes surged, a testament to the hundreds of gold he'd poured into this endeavor, boosting his power by over 20%.
His jewelcrafting-forged Durable Stone Golem, a slow but steady source of healing, and a meticulously arranged arsenal of engineering-crafted utility items were all within arm's reach, ready for instant deployment.
His health and mana, already replenished to their maximum during his potion-fueled preparations, were now primed for battle.
