Chapter 6

On the holoscreen, Ezra’s blight level kept climbing. 

It hit 93.8%, then 93.9%, then 94%. 

79% 

Finished 

The black serpent thrashed its long tail wildly as its shadowy form swelled to twice its size. 

Its body was covered in ugly old wounds. It reared up until its head touched the ceiling and stared down at everyone with cold, blood-red eyes. 

In the restraint chair, Ezra was barely breathing, like a man on the verge of death.