Roar…0

As Yanar's scream subsided, Ian somersaulted over the creature’s torso. He twisted his body in mid-air. The overloaded Platinum Claw scattered bright yellow trajectories in the air.0

Boom—0

Ian then slammed onto the sand in an arc. He didn’t slide far. This wasn't due to the sandy terrain, but because he had already twisted his body to prepare for the landing.0

He slid backward in a low stance, quickly coming to a stop. His clenched left fist dragged across the ground. His right arm, holding the sword, was extended to his side. Only then did a throbbing impact begin to spread through him.0

Thump… Thump…0

The pulsation from the bead of chaos essence became as clear as if its volume had been turned up. Ian, exhaling the breath he had been holding, finally deactivated the Platinum Claw.0

Swoosh—0

The bright yellow blade, which had been erupting violently beside him, transformed into a dazzling shower of light and dispersed.0

Ian staggered to his feet amidst the fading light. Beyond the draconic magic scattering like embers in the storm, he briefly stared at the sprawled Yanar, then began to walk.0

—Quite a tough one, isn't it….0

Yog’s mocking whisper continued. Yanar, though severed in two, still thrashed about. Both its upper section,...0