Cedric clutched his shoulder with one hand while retreating toward the edge of the arena. It was not that he did not want to reach for the golden egg; rather, the dragon's attack had not only injured his shoulder but had also driven him into a corner.
Charlie, watching the match from the side, furrowed his brow deeply and already had his wand out. "Something's wrong... Theoretically, they shouldn't stray far from their eggs. Why are they focusing entirely on defeating the champions now...?"
"Damn it..." Pushed back to the edge of the arena, Cedric pressed his back against the wall. His strength was now completely spent, and repelling charms like the Stunning Spell had no effect on the dragon. Looking at the towering dragon body before him, his breathing grew rapid. The sharp, menacing fangs and threatening growls made Cedric forget he was in a competition and face instead the threat of death.
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