Chapter 248 Spiritual Beacon For Dragon Fang

• Annabeth flexed her wrist, her right leg sliding back into a steady half-step. Her hands shifted into open palms, one poised in front of the other. “Your opponent,” she declared calmly, “is me.”
• Ethan's previously casual demeanor shifted. His swirling hand paused mid-motion, and a flicker of seriousness entered his gaze.
• Karina, meanwhile, smiled alluringly, her striking green eyes sparkling with mischief. “It's rare to meet such a handsome young man,” she said with a playful lilt, “so I'll be sure to go easy on you.”