Taking advantage of this brief delay, Jake and Asfrid quickly teleported between the two giants. With lightning speed, the Myrtharian carved the word "Placate" on Gerulf's chest while the Nereid Eltarian soothed Rogen by simply sticking her index finger between his eyes.
"Sleep."
The ice colossus rocked back and immediately began to snore. Seeing his rival sleeping, Gerulf, who was busy fighting Jake's mental influence, lost interest.
"In the end, I'm still the best." He bragged happily.
"You mean the worst!" Asfrid snorted as she smacked his thigh.
"Gerulf!"
A dumb smile lit up the Kintharian's face as he recognized the sweet voice calling his name.
"Lucia!"
The princess jumped into his arms and he scooped her up in a big hug. After a moment, when she began to pat his shoulder vigorously because he was about to break her ribs, he put her back down.
"You've gotten smaller." He noted in a guttural voice.
