War XVI

Dren and Myne moved instantly. Myne's shadows swirled, forming barriers to absorb the aftershocks of Aiden's clash with the Herald. Dren, his fists crackling with kinetic energy, launched himself at the enemy's side, aiming for an opening in its defenses.

But the Herald was faster.

With a mere flick of its wrist, the space around it distorted, warping its form out of the way of Rick's strike. It reappeared behind him, one abyssal-clad hand raised. A pulse of dark energy erupted point-blank.

Rick barely managed to activate his shield in time, but the impact still sent him flying, slamming into the ground with a grunt.

Dren roared and threw a devastating punch aimed at the Herald's core. But before his attack could land, the abyssal energy around the Herald condensed into a jagged barrier. The force of Dren's blow struck the shield, creating a massive shockwave—but it held firm.

The Herald turned its gaze toward Dren.