"We need to get everyone back to the village," Broken said after summoning Pawpaw again.
The Demon Beast was sprawled lazily on the cave floor, resting his head on the ground while staring up at Broken.
During the battle, Pawpaw had fought alongside them, repeatedly tanking devastating attacks that would have otherwise injured several dragonkin. So, it was no surprise that he looked completely drained now.
It was clear that his stamina was nearly depleted—just a little more, and he'd probably need a long period of rest.
Even before this battle, Pawpaw had consumed a ton of resources—devouring monster cores, even absorbing soul stones he had found along the way.
This Demon Beast truly devoured anything in its path.
And yet… his progress was still slower than expected.
Despite everything he had eaten, he hadn't undergone any noticeable upgrades since the day he was born.
Was it because he was a Demon Beast? Was his growth different from that of a spirit?
