“…Are you not aware that you’re completely in my control? All I have to do is utter a mantra and you’ll immediately be reduced to dust!” declared Saint Darkwind.

“Feel free to continue thinking so. Regardless, you should know that I’m the actual one in control. If I wanted to, I could penetrate your soul with just a flick of a finger!” replied Gerald as he did just that… and seconds later, a golden light flashed and the chains binding the boy were quickly vaporized!

“…What?! How could this be possible?!” exclaimed the dumbfounded Saint Darkwind as he gestured for his dragon and tiger to attack!

Upon receiving their order, the dragon leaped and attacked from above whereas the tiger charged straight on…! Gerald himself simply held his breath and focused his mind… When the beasts were seconds away from attacking, the boy raised his arm… and after murmuring something, a golden light enveloped his entire body! With that in mind, the second the dragon and tiger came into contact with G