The flow of dark energy continued striking the flame barrier, with the attempt to push Max to a limit where the barrier would break open.
Beads of sweat popped up on Max's face as he struggled to thicken the flame barrier and hold it up for a longer time. His muscles tensed and his veins popped out.
"Let me see you try and survive for long," Ragmus chuckled darkly.
Just as soon as he ended his words, he felt an intense pain that increased with every passing second go through his head. In that moment, the flow of dark energy dispersed into thin air.
Nicole pierced the staff deeper into the top of the demon's head, not caring about the dark red blood his actions caused to spill over his face.
Ragmus had the intention to get rid of this pest that had suddenly come from nowhere but he couldn't, as his body was slowly stiffening.
' Where did this brat come from? How come I didn't catch a quick sight of him earlier?!' Ragmus thought in frustration.
