The Silence and the Rumble.

Silence.

Silence.

Silence.

Nothing could be heard but the wind currents brushing the salt crystals and the shattering core of the Thunder Demon.

The core of Essence Monsters was more important than organs, brain, or heart, for it became part of the monster by binding with its energy. No core, no energy, no life.

That was why, every time the pale blue pieces fell to the ground, Thunder Demon's eyes would lose their light. In fact, Thunder Demon had already died, otherwise, he would have killed Adam in that long time, because their shoulders were pressed against each other.

And... each of them had something to lose, some had to lose an arm, and some a whole life.

"Agh... Good..." Prago smiled bitterly, looking at Adam with pride in his gaze, "I recognize him now. There's no shame in losing to someone like him at all..."