2347 Inherited Will (Part 3)

A gelatinous chunk of the Bahamut-form detached rather than being ripped off by Lith's fangs and threw itself down his throat. The Doppelganger's goal was to burn with his acid the Wyrm's windpipe first and then his lungs.

Unfortunately for Protheus, the Voidfeather Dragon had already drawn another breath and the fragment of the Doppelganger's conscience found a black furnace waiting for him.

The Void Flames swallowed the gelatine but took care not to kill it. The chunk was still connected to the main body and its suffering was Protheus' suffering. At the same time, Lith activated his Abomination Touch.

The Doppelganger felt his strength slipping away while Lith's recovered. Protheus struggled to get free but the searing pain from the trapped fragment of his body made it hard for him to think.

They were physically on par, but Lith's fury made him stronger.

"You asked me why you should believe me. Because Phloria is dead, that's why!" Lith roared