Leon's POV
The battle between me and the Great Darkness had dragged on for hours, stretching my endurance further than it had ever gone before. Every muscle in my body burned, my limbs quaked from exhaustion, and my breaths came in short, ragged gasps. Meanwhile, my opponent—a colossal dragon in human form—seemed untouched, unfazed, as if this grueling fight was nothing but an idle exercise. Not a single bead of sweat marred its scales. Hell, it barely looked like it was trying.
Even though I had little hope of victory, a grin spread across my face. For the first time, I was truly feeling the thrill of combat. This world had blessed me with a cheat skill so overwhelming that I'd plowed through most enemies without breaking a sweat. But now, I was on the losing side, barely making a dent. I was fighting a battle I couldn't win. And yet, instead of fear, what I felt was exhilaration. For once, I was truly alive.
