Nature Titan (4)

The next moment, with a sharp crack, the Nature Titan snapped Young Red Dragon Alshfaro's neck without hesitation.

The Red Dragon, who had been struggling fiercely, went limp at once. His limbs, wings, and long tail hung lifelessly, with only a faint spark of life remaining in his wide, innocent eyes.

Hiddink and Nikolayevich watched in silence. Rather than worry about losing a powerful ally, they both breathed a sigh of relief. Then they turned meaningful looks on the Nature Titan, as though waiting for Sonic inside it to speak.

The Nature Titan looked back at them. A flicker of awareness had entered its formerly vacant eyes, revealing something of Sonic's feelings.

Carrying the Red Dragon, the Nature Titan lumbered toward them.

Hiddink and Nikolayevich had withdrawn the Flame Giant and Six-Headed Serpent and returned to human form. They watched the Nature Titan with helpless expressions, though they remained on guard.

As the Nature Titan drew closer, Hiddink spoke first. "Sonic, that's enough. We acknowledge that you've succeeded. You've obtained all four elements and become the master of this Spatial World separated from Nature God's Divine Kingdom. Besides, Faerun City is gone. There's no point in fighting anymore."

Sonic brought the Nature Titan to a halt. Its gaze shifted from Hiddink to Nikolayevich, as though awaiting his response.

Nikolayevich nodded. "Sonic, I did underestimate you. The unexpected complication has been dealt with, and you've come this far. We can talk."

Young Red Dragon Alshfaro had not quite died. Hearing their exchange in his final moments, he was shocked and furious. So they had been in league all along. Their fighting had been a sham, and he alone had been foolish enough to let them play him to death.

A stiff smile appeared on the Nature Titan's face. "Good. Hiddink and