章 299: Chapter 299: The End of the Doctor

The sound of shattering glass rang out like a thunderclap across the battlefield.

Kain's heart stopped as the protective container holding Harvey splintered under the beetle's assault. Sharp shards of enchanted glass scattered in every direction, glittering in the dim light. For a moment, it felt as though time itself had frozen. Then, a frightened wail broke the silence.

"Harvey!" Cherry, who seemed to have woken up at some point during the battle shouted, her voice raw with panic.

The beetle's mandibles clicked, its attention shifting toward the now-exposed child. Its monstrous body surged forward, intent on finishing the job.