Alex's body throbbed with pain, his vision still swimming from the Manticore's devastating assault.
Yet, as he lay embedded in the crater it had sent him crashing into, a flicker of opportunity presented itself.
The beast had made a mistake.
It had given him distance.
A deep, guttural growl rumbled from Alex's throat as an ominous purple glow spread through his neck and jawline.
The destruction energy in his body surged wildly, merging within him as his bloodline roared to life.
This was the chance he needed.
The Manticore, oblivious to its mistake, rushed downward, its golden eyes locked onto its prey. Its claws were suspended to rip through Alex's battered frame.
But then—it hesitated.
'Something's wrong.' Its humanoid face frowned as it saw the mana around Alex moving wildly before he caught sight of the ominous purple light covering his throat.
Before it could process the danger, Alex unleashed his attack.
BOOM!
