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

Still Within the Library – A New Realization

Seraphis sat in her vast underground library, the ancient tomes of forbidden knowledge spread out before her. Her silver-white eyes glowed faintly in the dim light, her mind racing with theories and calculations. She had spent hours studying dragon blood—its self-repairing nature, its raw elemental power, and its boundless mana potential.

She had initially thought she would need Phoenix Blood to replicate the self-regenerating properties of dragon blood. But now, as she stared at the blood-red script in the Forbidden Elixir tome, a realization struck her.

"Phoenix Blood is rare and unpredictable… but I already possess something similar."

Her own blood.

Seraphis had long known her body was anything but ordinary. Ever since she was reborn into this world, her self-regeneration had been unparalleled. Wounds that would take months to heal for a normal person would close in seconds for her. Even injuries that should have been fatal barely left a scar.

Could her own blood be the key to artificial dragon blood?

There was only one way to find out.

Experiment 1: Extracting and Analyzing Her Own Blood

Seraphis needed to test the properties of her own blood before committing to this new theory.

She reached for a glass syringe filled with a faintly glowing mana-infused solution and a silver dagger carved with intricate runes.

Step 1: Blood Extraction

• She rolled up her sleeve, exposing her pale skin.

• With a swift motion, she slashed her forearm lightly, watching as her blood beaded up—a rich crimson that shimmered unnaturally.

• Before the wound could seal itself, she collected the blood in a vial.

"My blood heals faster than it should… but how close is it to dragon blood?"

Experiment 2: Observing the Blood’s Behavior

Placing the glass vial

Key Observations:

1. Auto-Regeneration – The blood tried to repair itself, even when separated from her body. A normal human’s blood would coagulate and die, but hers was still alive.

2. Mana Absorption – When she channeled mana into the vial, the blood absorbed it like a sponge.

3. Elemental Affinity – She dripped a single drop of fire essence into the blood. Instead of burning, the blood merged with the flames, turning into a flickering ember.

Seraphis smirked.

"This is exactly what I needed."

Her blood might not be dragon blood, but it could be the base ingredient for artificial dragon blood.

Experiment 3: Creating the First Prototype

It was time for the first synthesis attempt. She gathered the materials she had on hand:

• Seraphis’s Blood – The base component.

• Aether Crystals – To mimic the mana-absorption of dragon blood.

• Elder Wyrm Bone Powder – To add stability.

• Dark Phoenix Ash – To reinforce regeneration.

The Mixing Process:

1. She heated the bone powder with a controlled blue flame, reducing it to a fine dust.

2. The Aether Crystals were ground down and added to the mixture.

3. She poured a few drops of her own blood into the potion cauldron, watching it swirl into a deep red vortex.

4. Finally, the Dark Phoenix Ash was added, sending a shockwave of heat through the mixture.

The liquid began to boil violently, mana rippling through the air.

Seraphis focused, channeling stabilization runes into the cauldron.

A few tense moments passed.

Then, the mixture calmed, shifting into a brilliant, molten gold color.

Testing the Prototype

Seraphis took a small silver needle, dipping it into the newly formed artificial dragon blood.

She pricked her finger, allowing a single drop of the new blood to merge with her own.

Instantly, she felt a burning sensation rush through her veins. Her mana flared wildly, her vision momentarily blurring. But within seconds, the pain subsided, replaced by a feeling of unparalleled energy.

"It works… but it’s unstable."

She needed more materials to refine it further.

Leaving for Town – Gathering the Final Ingredients

Seraphis quickly sealed the artificial dragon blood into a reinforced vial, locking it in a protective case

She donned her cloak, ensuring her daggers and throwing cards were hidden within the folds of her robes. Then, with a whisper of teleportation magic, she vanished from her library, reappearing at the edge of town.

The marketplace was bustling with merchants, selling everything from enchanted relics to rare herbs. But Seraphis had a very specific list of items she needed:

Shopping List for Refining Artificial Dragon Blood:

1. Aetherial Essence – To further enhance the mana absorption properties.

2. Primordial Beast Core – A rare core from an ancient creature, to strengthen the magical foundation.

3. Nightshade Lotus – A rare flower that grows in the dark, to help stabilize the mixture.

Seraphis headed toward the black-market district, where only the most dangerous and rare items could be found.

She stepped into a dimly lit shop, its entrance covered in dark curtains. A hooded merchant greeted her with a knowing smile.

"Looking for something rare, traveler?"

Seraphis nodded, sliding a pouch of gold onto the table.

"I need Aetherial Essence, a Primordial Beast Core, and a Nightshade Lotus."

The merchant’s eyes widened slightly.

"You’re dealing with something… unnatural, aren’t you?"

Seraphis simply smiled.

"Do you have them or not?"

The merchant chuckled before pulling out three small containers.

"That’ll be 4,000 gold."

Seraphis didn’t hesitate. She tossed four platinum coins onto the counter.

"Pleasure doing business with you."

With the final ingredients secured, she turned and vanished into the night.

Now, all that was left was perfecting the artificial dragon blood.

And with the knowledge she had gathered, Seraphis would succeed—no matter what it took.