Chapter 66: System Update!
Leo panted, his hands trembling from the mana strain. He ended up using more than the amount regenerated.
Mana: 231 / 6021 -> 356 / 6021 -> 497 / 6021
But still, the quick regeneration prevented him from collapsing. The mana crystal was still being absorbed.
He glanced toward the smaller worm. It was still pinned, half-impaled by Niri's vine, thrashing less with each passing second as the vitality-draining effect slowly bled it dry.
Steam rose from the battlefield. The ground was torn, soaked in blood and dirt. Shyra stood beside him, chest heaving, her black fur matted crimson, giving it a horror look.
"Still alive," Leo muttered, glaring at the mutilated body before him. "Stubborn bastards."
He tightened his grip on the dagger. The Peak 2-star's head turned toward him, still refusing to die, its circular maw twitching weakly as if to lunge one last time.
Leo's breath came out heavy, but a grin tugged at his lips. "Fine. Let's finish it."
