With a burst of energy, Aiden unleashed a technique taught to him by the orb—Celestial Sundering. A wave of radiant energy surged from his blade, cutting through the commander's defenses and sending him sprawling.
The remaining soldiers faltered at the sight of their leader's defeat. Sensing their hesitation, Thalric let out a deafening battle cry and charged, scattering the remaining Abyssal forces. Myne's arrows finished off the stragglers, and soon the battlefield was silent once more.
The group regrouped on the bridge, their breaths heavy but their spirits unbroken. Aiden turned to the others, the orb's glow dimming slightly in his hand.
"This is only the beginning," he said. "The Abyss won't stop until they've destroyed everything. But as long as we have this..." He held up the orb. "...we have a chance."
Kaelith nodded, her expression serious. "Then let's make it count."
