God, Help Us All [Monster Evolution/Progression/LitRPG] - Chapter 40: The Powers That Be (2)

... hanging limp at his side. The pain was excruciating, but he couldn’t stop now. Not when he was this close.

The Crystallon Rex snarled, shaking off the effects of the psychic assault. Its crystal began to glow once more, energy building in the core. Arthur braced himself, knowing that another laser strike would be deadly at this range. He needed a plan—and fast.

The Rex charged again, its eyes locked on Arthur. He could feel the heat of the energy building in the crystal, the fain ...