Chapter 42: Chapter 42 - Devoured in Dragon's Mouth
The dragon responded with a deafening
roaaarrr!!!
and my instincts kicked in. With newfound strength granted by my awakened abilities, I leaped away, soaring through the air, barely avoiding the dragon's colossal claws.
My heart raced as I gazed down at the beast, its enormous maw gaping open, ready to swallow me whole.
In that instant, I unleashed all of my mana, letting it radiate outward. Dragons were known for their sensitivity to mana, and I hoped that my sudden surge of power would confuse it.
Perhaps it would mistake me for a formidable adversary, like an archmage. It hesitated, its mouth remaining wide open, a flicker of uncertainty in its eyes.
But time was running out. The dragon's mouth drew closer, and I knew I had to act. With every ounce of my mana, I strengthened my body, knowing it would hurt like hell but also that it was my only chance at survival
In a desperate, heart-pounding moment, I made a daring maneuver in the air, narrowly avoiding the colossal jaws of the Black Dragon.
My body soared through the sky, propelled by sheer determination and the protection of the ethereal barrier I had crafted using my unique ability, «Mana Transmutation»
The thought raced through my mind, 'Now's my chance to escape this nightmarish creature'
But just as I prepared to flee, my eyes fell upon Thalia, standing there, drenched in sweat, her face contorted in sheer horror. Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only
Questions raced through my mind in a whirlwind of panic. 'Why is she here? Did she follow me into this deathtrap? Can't she use her to sense the impending danger?'
Time seemed to slow as my thoughts spiraled into chaos. Without fully comprehending why, I acted on pure instinct, channeling all my strength and agility to fling Thalia far away from the imminent peril.
"Run! " I yelled, my voice laced with urgency.
His urgent command, "Run, Thalia! " pierced through the chaos.
But before my mind could fully register the danger, the dragon's titanic jaws snapped shut, devouring Zeph in an instant.
My eyes widened with disbelief and terror as I bore witness to the unthinkable.
My heart ached at the memory of Zeph's resolute expression.
'He died for me.'
'I am responsible for another life lost due to my weakness.'
'Sorry, Brother.'
'Sorry, Zeph.'
'I am pathetic.'
"I want to die... haaa... haaa..." I struggled to catch my breath.
'My legs are giving up.' My legs had completely given out.
'No, I have to live. Another person sacrificed their life for me.'
sniff.....sniff
Tears streamed uncontrollably from my eyes as these conflicting thoughts raced through my mind, leaving me overwhelmed and shattered.
My breaths came in ragged gasps as I lay on the forest floor, stunned by the horrific turn of events. The Black Dragon's malevolent eyes turned towards me, its hot, fetid breath washing over me. I knew I couldn't stay there.
With a all strength left in my legs, I pushed myself up and stumbled away from the scene, tears mingling with dirt and sweat on my face.
'I...am...sorry...sniff'