As Ken and the Shadow Dragon, Casper, exchanged blows in the dark cave, the surrounding students stood frozen, their eyes fixated on the violent scene unfolding before them.
They knew Ken was fighting for their safety and Casper's defeat was the only way out.
Some wanted to intervene and help Ken, but Ben stopped them, knowing it would only be worthless to get in the way.
They were just too weak to make a difference against a Shadow Dragon.
"Hey, Ben. Can't we at least try to help him?" Noah asked desperation in his voice.
"Do you really think you can help Ken against a Shadow Dragon?" Ben countered.
Noah tried to answer, but his voice faltered.
He knew he wasn't as strong as Ken, let alone a Shadow Dragon. Seeing Ken getting beaten up for their sake, he felt helpless and useless.
Noah clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, watching as Ken struggled to dodge Casper's attacks.
