Chapter 142 Everything Hurts

Thanks to Cedric, the tide of the battle quickly swayed in Charles' favor.

Charles snapped back to his senses and began fighting back. With Rocco's assistance, Markel and his men were soon subdued.

It was then that Charles' support team finally arrived. They took the men away and cleared the scene.

"Charles! T-The antidote!" Despite seeing his men get taken away, Markel could only force his hands to stay still at his sides and resist the urge to claw at his throat.

He writhed in pain on the ground, releasing grating screams.

Charles watched Markel with a wicked smirk. "Markel, evil never wins. Serves you right."

It was obvious that Markel didn't hear a word Charles said as he thrashed around, begging Charles for the antidote.

Pleased, Charles tossed Markel a bottle of water. "Drink it!"

Without pausing to see what was in front of him, Markel grabbed the bottle and chugged all its contents. It was then that the burning in his throat finally eased slightly.

He sat on the gr