Chapter 116
"Shit," Max muttered as the system flashed before his eyes. He kept coughing out blood, each breath harsher than the last, while Jake immediately spun around in deep concern.
"Max! Are you okay?" he shouted, dashing forward and crouching down right beside the dragon, who was on his knees in unbearable pain.
All of Max's veins were now on full display, glowing faintly as they pulsed with raw, unstable power. The sight was terrifying, his entire body trembling uncontrollably as he cried out in pure agony.
Jake's heart raced as he reached out, but there was little he could do. At that very moment, Lenny finally rose from the ground, blood dripping steadily from his mouth.
"Curse you all!" he roared, his voice filled with venom. In a flash, he darted forward, appearing right in front of Max. He swung viciously, but Jake was already there, teeth clenched and body moving on instinct to shield the dragon.
