Time seemed to slow down for a moment. The bright blood pillar bathed both Nyx and Hendrix in an ominous reddish light. The two stood in the middle of the looming disaster. No one moved—not because they didn't want to, but because their muscles wouldn't allow them to.
They'd been so engrossed, so consumed with themselves, that they had completely forgotten about the blond girl. Nyx's eyes trembled as the vengeful bloody pillar reflected in her mesmerizing drake-like gaze. Within his mask, a look of surprise flashed through Hendrix's eyes as well. Even with his frightening levels of perception, he hadn't seen this attack coming.
This...this spoke volumes!
There was absolute silence—both outside and inside the mysterious realm. Their expressions varied. Everyone in the Cromwell Barony jumped to their feet, eyes wide in horror and hearts pounding as if they'd jump out any second. Even Klein had forgotten to do his job for a moment, his arm holding the communion crystal trembling.
