111 A Remarkable Feat

The colossal spider reared to its full eight feet, its chelicerae grinding together in a deafening cacophony reverberating through the forest, a chilling testament to its power.

But Jhonny's exosuit automatically filtered out the noise, protecting his hearing from this strident sound—not that it would have mattered, anyway.

Jhonny was so absorbed by the rage he was feeling, as well as the adrenaline coursing in his veins, that he was basically deaf. His consciousness had retreated deep inside his mind, giving control to his emotional center.

His body was in agonizing pain, but his brain had shut down all pain receptors, and plowed through it on rage alone.

Sarah had warned him about the effects of his emotions on his body, but the warning was so deep inside his mind that it was like he had never heard it.

And just as she had warned him, the drug in his system reacted to all the chemicals in his body, and the side effects went into overdrive.