Adrian and Rozi closed in Shadowblade once more.

"Damn you all!" Shadowblade yelled and punched at the pair. A dragon shot out from each of his fists.

Adrian and Rozi dodged the attack, but Rozi was hit and was sent flying. Adrian pushed on and leaped into the air with Dragonbane in hand.

Shadowblade sneered. "This is going to be so much easier now that you're alone. Now, fall!" He clenched his right hand, and Adrian halted mid-jump.

Snickering, Shadowblade said, "Did you think you're the only one who knows that technique? Think again!"

Adrian's movements were restricted as though something had grabbed onto him. He was unable to break free.

"Oh no! Father's stuck!" Nova cried.

Shadowblade made a lunge and slashed his sword at Adrian. The eagle swooped down to try and stop Shadowblade, but the latter sent it flying with a punch.

Splatter!

The black sword glowed brightly as it stabbed through Adrian's chest.

Though in immense pain, Shadowblade snickered as he said, "He