"Phantom Rebirth: The Last White Raven’s Path to the Ultimate Assassin"

Still Within the Library of Shadows

Seraphis remained within the depths of her hidden library, seated at the grand obsidian desk, surrounded by towering shelves that stretched beyond the dim glow of arcane lanterns. The air was thick with the scent of aged parchment and lingering magic, the echoes of forgotten spells whispering through the endless corridors of knowledge.

She had just uncovered the secrets of dragon blood, its potency, its origins, and where to find it. But the risks of harvesting such a powerful substance were immense. Even if she were to track down a dragon, the methods required to extract and preserve its blood were daunting.

"If I could create dragon blood myself… artificially…"

That thought alone sent a thrill of curiosity through her mind.

Was it even possible?

She leaned forward, pressing her palm against the search glyph embedded into the desk’s surface.

"Search: Forbidden Healing Magic – Blood Regeneration, Vessel Reconstruction, and Blood Essence Manipulation."

The glyph glowed with crimson light, sending thin tendrils of magic racing across the bookshelves, selecting tomes hidden behind seals of secrecy.

One by one, ancient books floated toward her, landing heavily before her. Some were bound in black leather, others in dragon-scale bindings, and a few even pulsed with dark energy, warning of the forbidden knowledge contained within.

Seraphis exhaled slowly.

"Let’s begin."

Book 1: The Art of Regeneration – The Forbidden Way to Rebuild Flesh and Blood

The first tome she opened was titled "The Art of Regeneration: Forbidden Paths to Rebuilding the Mortal Form."

She traced her fingers over the golden inscriptions, the text seemingly shifting under her gaze.

Core Concepts of Blood Regeneration

The book explained that blood was not merely a physical substance, but an extension of a person’s soul and vitality. It was deeply tied to magic, carrying one’s essence, strength, and potential.

The book detailed several methods of blood vessel reconstruction and enhancement, including:

1. "Vitalis Rebirth Ritual" – A spell designed to completely reconstruct damaged blood vessels, ensuring they never decay. It required:

   • Phoenix Ashes

     (to reignite the body's regenerative ability).

   • Moonlight Essence (to stabilize the magic within the blood).

   • Dragon Bone Powder (to enhance endurance).

2. "Sanguine Renewal" – A forbidden spell that allows a mage to replace their entire bloodstream with magically enriched blood. The risks were immense, as failure could cause:

   • Complete mana overload, leading to combustion.

   • Uncontrolled mutation of the body.

   • The loss of one’s original soul identity.

3. "Blood Puppeteering" – A technique where one could manipulate their own blood, forcing it to move and function even when severely wounded. This technique was commonly used by ancient warriors, allowing them to fight even after suffering fatal injuries.

Seraphis tapped her fingers against the table.

"If I can manipulate blood like this… then crafting dragon blood artificially might be possible."

Book 2: The Anatomy of Dragons – Understanding Their Blood and Essence

The second tome she opened was "The Anatomy of Dragons: A Study of Their Unique Biological and Magical Properties."

The Key Components of Dragon Blood

The book reiterated what she had already learned, but it expanded on one crucial detail—what made dragon blood so different from mortal blood.

1. Draconic Essence: Unlike normal blood, dragon blood contained aetherial energy, which allowed them to channel magic naturally without a spellcasting medium.

2. Mana Circulation: Their blood was self-repairing, meaning that any attempt to artificially create it would need a similar regenerative effect.

3. Elemental Resonance: Dragon blood absorbed and adapted to elements—a Fire Dragon’s blood burned eternally

   , while an Ice Dragon’s blood remained colder than death.

"If I want to artificially create dragon blood… I’ll need to mimic these properties perfectly."

Book 3: The Forbidden Elixir – Crafting Blood of the Divine

The third tome was bound in red dragon leather, its title barely visible beneath the worn scales.

It was called "The Forbidden Elixir: Crafting Blood of the Divine."

Theories of Artificial Blood Creation

This book was different from the others. It focused solely on the concept of creating blood artificially, specifically blood that could rival or mimic divine creatures.

There were three primary methods listed:

1. Alchemy-Based Synthesis

   • This method involved combining magical ingredients to craft a synthetic version of dragon blood.

   • Required Phoenix Feathers, Abyssal Essence, and Elder Wyrm Bone Dust.

   • Could be used in potions, but its effects faded over time, making it unstable.

2. Soul-Infused Blood Creation

   • A forbidden technique that required sacrificing living creatures to artificially mimic the life essence of a dragon.

   • Considered extremely dangerous, as improper execution could result in corrupting the caster’s soul.

3. Mana-Engineered Blood

   • A theoretical approach using pure mana crystallization

     to create a blood-like fluid.

   • If perfected, it could allow someone to infuse dragon-like properties into their body.

   • Required a flawless control over magic to prevent the body from rejecting the artificial blood.

Seraphis’s mind raced with possibilities.

"The Mana-Engineered Blood… this one might be my best chance."

Final Discovery: The Ancient Experiment

At the back of the book, she found something shocking—an ancient case study.

A long-forgotten mage had attempted to create artificial dragon blood using a combination of:

• Dark Phoenix Blood (to enhance regeneration).

• Aether Crystals (to replace the missing magical energy of real dragon blood).

• Elder Wyrm Bone Powder (to stabilize the composition).

However, the experiment failed horribly. The mage’s body rejected the artificial blood, and within minutes, he burst into flames, his mana spiraling out of control.

Seraphis frowned.

"Even a genius failed? But that just means I need to refine the process further."

She closed the tome, her path clear.

The Next Steps

With all the knowledge she had gathered, she needed to:

1. Acquire the necessary materials.

2. Experiment with small-scale blood synthesis.

3. Enhance the stability of the artificial blood through controlled magic infusions.

This was no longer just research—it was a forbidden experiment that could reshape the very nature of magic itself.

Seraphis smiled.

"Let’s create the impossible."