Tania and Hercule stared in disbelief—not just at the fact that their attacks had been turned against them, but at how effortlessly it had happened. Cain hadn't broken a sweat, and the calm confidence in his golden eyes made the entire ordeal feel more like a demonstration than a battle.
But the two warriors didn't have time to reflect. Their own redirected energy attacks were now barreling back at them with crushing force.
The Blood Princess reacted instantly, forming a defensive cross with her rapier and greatsword, condensing layers of blood magic into a translucent shield. Simultaneously, the Titan Wolf's body swelled with muscle and power. His bones thickened, his skin hardened like stone, and a primal growl echoed from his throat as he braced himself.
"BOOM." "BOOM."
