Despite its hand already raised, ready to strike down in a bid to rip Ana's life, it didn't do so as its body trembled ever so slightly.
A guttural groan escaped its lips as it stood in place, its eyes trained on Ana's back.
Just as the trembling finally stopped and the monstrosity made to strike down, Ana emerged from the memories shown to her by the purple gem.
Boom
As a crater formed on the altar, perhaps for the first time, the dust cloud cleared to reveal… nothing?
The creature glanced to the side to find Ana staring at it, a complicated expression etched on her visage.
"Thank you." She muttered softly before adding. "We'll handle the rest so… you can rest now."
Kiiieee
As it attempted to move, its body froze in place before it slowly began to turn to ashes.
