Stella's charge was the spark.
With a determined scream, she sprinted toward the golems that had broken past the defensive line. Behind her, Sylphie raised her staff, conjuring a barrier of magical wind to protect the group, while Irelia advanced alongside Stella, blade in hand, and Amelia provided cover with precise spells.
The air around them thickened with pure mana. Magical flames flickered in response to the raw force awakened by sheer survival instinct.
At the front line, Kael unleashed his power.
The aura surrounding him pulsed with an invisible, almost suffocating force. His body felt lighter, steadier, as if every cell was in sync with a hidden energy pulsing inside him. At his side, Erika exchanged sharp blows with the golems, but her eyes were now locked on Kael — a mix of disbelief and soldier-like focus in her gaze.
