'The curse!'
Without hesitation, Soren activated their bond ability to the fullest, pulling the malicious energy to himself. The moment it entered his body, the pain hit. It was a lot worse than last time, a searing agony that tore through his chest and spread outward, racing through his limbs and up into his skull in the span of a single breath.
His mind nearly went blank for a moment. His body convulsed as well, and he bit his tongue hard enough to draw blood to stay conscious while keeping his mouth shut so he wouldn't make a sound. Ethea was still unconscious, probably digesting her breakthrough, so he didn't want to disturb her.
Fortunately, he had his evolved constitution, Sovereign's Fortitude, Hyper Regeneration, Indomitable Soul, and Core Refinement.
Whoosh-!
