Even Magi, who was sprawled flat upon the cold stone floor, barely managed to stay conscious, his life-saving inner armor shimmering faintly as it strained to keep him alive.
His breath came in shallow gasps as he muttered weakly, "Damn it… this… can't be… how I go…"
Orion, however, did not have the luxury of despair. He painfully forced himself up from the cracked stone wall where he had crashed, coughing blood onto the ground as he grasped the Offensive Scroll.
His eyes focused upon the monster, holding deathly killing intent as if someone had tarnished the majesty of an emperor. His mana surged frantically, rapidly flooding the intricate runes etched upon the scroll.
"Please let this be enough…" Orion whispered through gritted teeth, channeling his mana without hesitation.
Instantly, the scroll ignited brilliantly, illuminating the cavern with a dazzling, almost divine radiance.
