Newt had never in his life been more terrified than when the dragon stuck its monstrous head into the space right in front of their hiding spot and stared him right in the eye as it hunted its prey. Going toe to toe with both the Minotaur and Hydra was child's play compared the deadly aura that buzzed off Hyperion's body. Even in the scenario where he could merge with Poseidon and take on the Titan, Newt was sure he wouldn't have been able to bring his mind to a state of complete rest.