Freed from Petrification After 3 Seconds

Stiff.

My body had stiffened again.

But to me, who had already gained insight, petrification was no threat.

'Rather, this is helpful. I'm getting more used to the sensation of petrification.'

Swoosh.

At my will, the stone head returned to sand.

I examined the amber orb in my hand closely.

Seeing a single black line drawn across it, it seemed to be the monster's eyeball.

The way it let light pass through dimly made it look like a gem.

"So if you look into the pupils, it petrifies you?"...