The energy used had been significant, much more than Ren had spent on any previous attack during the entire exam.
But it had been necessary...
Against an opponent of this caliber, with defenses of this level, there was no way to win without committing significant resources.
The hydra's heads finally ceased firing, having emptied a portion equivalent to a fifth of its mana reserves much faster than normal. The internal glow that normally emanated from the beast's scales had diminished noticeably, leaving them looking opaque compared to their usual state.
Ren could feel through the bond that the hydra was exhausted at a level it hadn't experienced in previous battles.
