"Adrian, is the snake dying?" Tyron asked concernedly.

"Just wait. You'll see soon enough," Adrian replied calmly.

The snake's pupils then suddenly dilated, and it let out a series of thunderous roars. Its body swelled rapidly. Tyron was shocked by the unexpected turn of events. The snake had swallowed its prey without hesitation, but now it seemed to be suffering the consequences.

"It's going to explode!" Adrian warned.

In the distance, the snake's body expanded several times over. At the critical moment, it spat something out. A deafening boom echoed through the skies as a fiery red orb shot from its mouth. Even from afar, the shockwave reached Adrian and Tyron, though Adrian shielded them from most of the impact.

The snake collapsed, lying motionless on the ground. Its breathing was weak, and it appeared utterly defeated. But no one would pity it. Its inner core was an incredibly valuable prize, and any onlookers would undoubtedly be eyeing it greedily.

"Should we go for it?"