Warning:This chapter contains gore and violence, skip down to the ********* if you would like to avoid it.
Tam was the fastest person on the battlefield, but even he couldn't outrun a swinging halberd. He watched as the Bata's halberd cut down into Ophil's shoulder, sending a spout of blood into the air.
Right up until the impact, Ophil still had a focused look on her face, not realizing that the enemy she was looking for was right behind her. Ophil's torso had been torn, nearly in half and she desperated channeled her mana to try and heal herself.
The damage was far too great, and her spell failed. Tam let out an inhuman wail, looking at his soulmate bleeding out at Bata's feet.
Seeing Tam's reaction, Bata cackled loudly and sped away, regrouping with Rulaad. Tam knelt beside Ophil, cradling her head gently, and looked into her eyes. She gave Tam a weak smile and tried to speak to him.
