Before she disappeared completely, Ella encased her allies in a protective dome of ice that contained the power of her Divinity.
She had done this to give William's forces ample time to regroup, as well as think about how they were going to get out of their predicament.
Although she had greatly reduced the threat that they would have to face, they were still not out of danger just yet.
Lilith held unto William's body as tears streamed down the side of her face. Chloee was also beside him, and looking at him with a worried expression on her face.
"His heart is no longer beating," Celeste said as she crouched down to examine William's body. "I'm afraid that he's…"