Absorbing Dark Ki, Part 2

"What's happening to him?" Monica asked, looking into Howard's darkened pupils. His torso had enlarged and he seemed much more terrifying. "Is-is he going to be alright?"

"He's taking the Dark Ki into his body." Barabin felt a little bit scared himself and perhaps a little bit surprised by Howard's transformation. His horns had grown larger his skin released a steady stream of black fire through his pores. It seemed like a monster that could destroy the entire Furnace with a single breath had appeared before him. "He's still the same Howard, but the Ki Cells in his body are getting overwhelmed with dark energy. It should strengthen his body and dissipate in a few minutes. However, for those few minutes, Howard is going to have to suffer a little bit."