3,000 royal guards opened fire all at once. But Gideon didn't even spare them a glance. His blood roared through his veins. A surge of raw energy erupted from within him, staining half the sky a deep crimson.A blood-colored storm swept through the air, snuffing out every last attack.The royal guards were caught in the blast, sent flying like leaves in a hurricane."Go down!" Gideon barked the order, his voice sharp as a blade.A dragon's roar followed, and the sound wave struck straight into Freddie's mind, catching him completely off guard. His vision went black for a split second.But for warriors at their level, a second was enough to decide life and death.Gideon's foot slammed down, landing squarely on Freddie's skull, nearly crushing it.Freddie screamed, blood streaming from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. His legs were driven deep into the earth."Dad!" Jonathan howled, his voice raw and broken.For a moment, it felt like time stood still. The entire crowd stood i
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