Although his appearance suggested that he had already reached the final moments of his life, deep within his battered body, Max was holding on far better than even he had expected.
His two hearts continued struggling against the overwhelming rage of the ancient god, but their relentless resistance had finally begun to bear fruit. The invisible barrier suppressing his magic had developed several tiny cracks, allowing traces of his long-lost power to seep through and reconnect with his veins.
And with every passing moment, those cracks continued to widen.
The Spirit Sovereign's Heart seized the opportunity, pumping increasingly greater amounts of spiritual energy through the damaged barrier, while his other heart struggled to contain the foreign rage threatening to tear him apart. Although the process was excruciating, Max could feel his strength returning at an astonishing rate, gradually restoring the connection to powers he had believed were completely beyond his reach.
