Shaan immediately activated his Dash skill and shot forward at full speed, racing toward the Blue Lizard as it tried to crush Theo's throat. Without hesitation, he swung his blade and severed the lizard's arm, forcing the creature to howl in pain.
"Theo, stay with me." Shaan gently slapped Theo's cheeks again and again. "Hey—wake up."
Theo gave no response. Shaan froze. His face turned pale as panic flooded his thoughts. No… don't think like that. His chest tightened. What if I'm too late? What if Theo—
"No. No." Shaan shook his head hard. I can't think like that. Theo's still alive. He has to be.
He quickly pressed his fingers against Theo's neck and checked his pulse. Weak. Irregular—but there. Relief washed over him. Theo had lost consciousness, but he still breathed.
'I need to get him out of here before things get worse.' Shaan lifted his gaze toward the battlefield, his jaw tightening. 'Yes, I must.'
