On the other side of the arena, Kenji suddenly opened its red eyes wide. A strong inner energy was burning in its chest and the sensation was similar to the one he had felt in the swamp cavern when Yoichi had managed without the help of its Oracle to summon Therion's flame.
The little dragon placed its front paws on the ground and then, with considerable effort, did the same with its hind ones, managing to get up. As if it, too, had not realized the reason that had helped it get back to its feet, it looked at its tamer, sensing the bond that united their souls like pulsing energy.
Yoichi's sudden anger unleashed his true strength, and suddenly, the arm that had been bent by Urgerross made a bony sound: with an incredibly painful twist, the arm returned to its ordinary position and the hand clenched into a fist, resisting the pain and preparing to fight.