The Fool Who Dared to Leave

The ground beneath them fractured as the monster's energy exploded outward.

A shockwave ripped through the chamber, forcing Caspian to brace himself.

And before he could react—

It moved.

Faster than before.

The fifth head coiled around, its massive form a blur as it struck like lightning.

Caspian's body reacted on instinct.

He raised Bloodmoon, the sword clashing against the serpent's fangs with a deafening clang.

The impact sent a shockwave through his arms, but he stood his ground.

And then—

The first head, the injured one, struck from the side.

Caspian's eyes widened. Shit.

CRACK!

The second blow hit him square in the chest, sending him flying.

His back slammed into the wall, stone and debris exploding outward from the sheer force.

For a moment, there was silence.