Despite the agonizing pain from the Thunderbolt Sword impaling its nape, the Drake clung to its will to attack. With unwavering determination, it swung its tail towards Mu-Gun. Rather than attempting to block the incoming tail, Mu-Gun lifted the Thunderbolt Sword, still embedded in the Drake's nape, into the sky.0

As Mu-Gun raised the Thunderbolt Sword, the Drake's head was cleanly cleaved in two, suspended in the air. The colossal body of the Drake, now devoid of strength, crumpled to the side as its head was instantly divided. The tail that had swung at Mu-Gun also dropped weakly to the ground. Despite the remarkable regenerative powers of a Drake, survival proved impossible once its head had been completely severed.0

Alicia gazed at Mu-Gun with admiration, marveling at his effortless defeat of the same Drake that had earlier cornered her. The mysterious human's sudden appearance and decisive intervention left Alicia curious about his identity and the extraordinary abilities he displayed in her rescue.0

Mu-Gun, focused on the immediate threat, displayed little interest in Alicia. His priority was clear – to eliminate the remaining Drakes, still numbering over ten. Without acknowledging Alicia, he swiftly redirected his attention towards the other looming threats. Observing this, Alicia regarded Mu-Gun with a perplexed expression. Though seemingly overlooked, she harbored...0