Talon came to a realization.
Somehow or another, he was able to resist whatever transformation the empire's last resort tried to put on him. Not only that, but his resistance genuinely made Oddryl worried.
But most importantly, from how Oddryl sounded, there was a high chance his sister was actually alive.
Talon was fairly certain Oddryl would've found a way to show him his transformed sister, thus breaking his mentality down immediately.
He was in despair just moments ago, but was pulled up from the depths to see the light.
Talon's burst of confidence let him tighten his muscles fiercely. He began to suppress the strange thing in his body. Talon did so slowly, but began to stand up.
Oddryl snorted.
"I have multiple ways to deal with you!"
Talon's yellow eye began to glow brightly.
Suddenly, he crashed down, falling onto his knees. There was strong pressure bearing down on him, threatening to make him break.
But I am definitely stronger. I can even lift a marshmallow with just my pinky!
Heh, no need to be jealous.