"Ugh!"
Painful groans escaped both Kavin and Jasmine as they slowly pushed themselves back to their feet.
Their expressions twisted into grimaces while aching muscles and battered bones protested every movement.
The force behind Magnus' punches had been monstrous. Even now, pain pulsed through their bodies with every breath they took.
As they straightened, their gazes lifted toward the figure standing across the arena.
The sight before them was nothing short of majestic.
Magnus stood proudly amidst the shattered battlefield, a broad grin stretched across his face as though he was enjoying every second of the exchange.
The wound on his shoulder was still visible, fresh blood staining part of his clothing, yet he appeared completely unaffected by it. Instead of weakening him, the injury seemed to have only fueled his excitement.
Behind him stood the enormous golden lion.
The beast remained motionless, its massive body radiating authority.
