With a defiant roar, he bit down on the energy battery, shattering the casing with his teeth.
The moment the energy was released, it exploded inside his mouth like a lightning storm, sending tendrils of electricity surging through his body. Pain wracked him from head to toe as the volatile energy coursed through his veins, but he held on, his willpower forcing his body to absorb the energy rather than succumb to it.
His honeycomb shield flared back to life, glowing brightly as it bought him a few more precious seconds of survival. Rex folded his wings around his body, the golden glow of the appendages creating a second layer of defense against the relentless flames.
But even with the boost from the energy battery, the black flames were merciless. They clawed at him, tearing through his shields faster than he could repair them. Every time his shield shattered, the flames licked at his skin, burning him despite his reinforced body.
