Alex lay still on the ground, his body in a deplorable condition. Even his remarkable regenerative powers were struggling to cope.
Externally, he appeared gravely injured, but the situation within was even more dire; a ferocious, chaotic energy was attempting to consume him from the inside.
His regenerative abilities fought valiantly against this internal threat, striving to expel it, but so far, they had not succeeded. This ongoing battle was the reason for his outward appearance. The curse imposed by the Chaos Dragon King was indeed cruel. Despite being unconscious, Alex endured indescribable pain, and if this torment continued, it would ultimately lead to his death.
