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 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 for a formidable adversary, like an archmage. It hesitated, its mouth remaining wide open, a flicker of uncertainty in its eyes.
But ti 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 mont, 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.
Questions raced through my mind in a whirlwind of panic. 'Why is she here? Did she follow into this deathtrap? Can't she use her to sense the impending danger?'
Ti seed 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.
It wasn't a conscious decision; it was as if so hidden hero within had surfaced, driven by an innate need to protect.
As I watched Thalia being hurled to safety, I couldn't help but wonder why I had done it. But there was no ti for answers.
In the blink of an eye, I faced the gaping maw of the dragon, its cavernous mouth closing in around . Fear, raw and overwhelming, surged through as I realized the inevitable – I was about to beco the dragon's next al.
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Thalia's POV
My heart pounded like a relentless drum as I cowered behind the towering tree, my eyes locked onto the imnse Black Dragon.
I had ventured here using my ability, , which had scread over and over again and warned not to proceed any further.
But my curiosity had gotten the better of , and I had co, only to find Zeph engaged in a fierce battle with the monstrous creature.
The dragon's presence reigned terror upon the forest, each of its colossal steps sending shockwaves through the very ground beneath .
Its deafening roars reverberated through the air, threatening to shatter my composure.
Fear clung to like a second skin as I watched the terrifying spectacle unfold, helpless and terrified,I can't move.
Amidst the chaos, Zeph's quick reflexes ca to the fore.
He sprang into action, a blur of determination, his eyes wide with panic as he spotted frozen behind the tree.
In the blink of an eye, he propelled with astonishing force, and I tumbled to the ground in surprise.
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 mory of Zeph's resolute expression.
'He died for .'
'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 .'
sniff.....sniff
Tears stread uncontrollably from my eyes as these conflicting thoughts raced through my mind, leaving overwheld and shattered.
My breaths ca 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 , its hot, fetid breath washing over . 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'
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