Chapter 249: Breaking Seal
Orion’s breathing came in sharp, ragged gasps, his chest rising and falling rapidly as blood trickled down his back, pooling at his feet.
Each breath was a painful struggle, his vision flickering between darkness and blurred glimpses of his enemies. His body trembled, yet the raw determination blazing within his eyes refused to fade.
The kidnappers, sensing Orion’s waning strength, edged closer, eyes filled with ruthless confidence.
But just as they stepped forward to finish him, something primal surged from deep within Orion’s soul. He unleashed his Dragon’s Might, a profound and ancient aura erupting from him like an invisible tempest, shaking the very foundations of the forest clearing.
In an instant, the kidnappers stumbled backward, caught off guard by the overwhelming, oppressive presence. Their knees buckled, expressions twisting into panic and confusion.
"What the hell is this?!" gasped one of the Tier 4 kidnappers, desperately shielding his face with a shaking arm.
"It can’t be!" the Tier 5 enemy growled, struggling to keep his footing. "I didn’t expect another Draconian to be here!"
Immediately, the kidnappers began pulling out protective artifacts. Necklaces, bracelets, and rings adorned with luminous gemstones flashed urgently into their hands, hastily slipping them on to counter the devastating force of Orion’s Dragon’s Might.
A soft glow pulsed from the treasures, attempting to neutralize the crushing pressure. Yet, the artifacts only partially succeeded, barely managing to block thirty percent of Orion’s true draconic might.
Even with that minor reduction, the kidnappers felt as if a massive weight still pressed upon their chests.
"What’s going on?" the dagger-wielder cursed under his breath. "Why is it still so intense?"