I took a step forward, and a notification window sluggishly materialized in front of me. The delay felt odd, almost as if the tower itself were hesitating.0

Shrugging off my sense of unease, I focused on the message.0

[Rokshark’s Core]0

- Belonged to a monster created by feeding on a strange scientist's experimental waste.0

- Though its stench is overwhelming, it appears to contain an inexplicable power.0

So, it really is an elixir. Or more accurately, a monster core.0

It resembled a lump of sludge, and the stench was almost unbearable.0

For a moment, I stood frozen, unsure of how to proceed.0

What am I supposed to do with this thing?0

As I pondered, a troubling thought crept into my mind.0

Wait, is this even consumable?0

Unlike the elixirs I had encountered in the past, this one—grotesque and slime-like—seemed unsafe, and its description only heightened my wariness.0

Just the description’s first line alone made me recoil, and its revolting stench only further strengthened my reluctance.0

No, I can’t hesitate. It’s still an elixir, and I can’t afford to waste it. If it’s edible, I should take advantage of it.0

Mustering my resolve, I brought it closer to my mouth when my Sixth Sense suddenly flared to life. An unmistakable feeling of danger rang through me the moment I considered eating it.0

The wave of dread continued to wash over me, strengthening my belief that consuming it would be catastrophic.0

Didn’t Doppy call it an elixir? Will it really harm me if I eat it?0

As I struggled with my thoughts, Doppy’s...0