"Holy shit! What was that?" Covey couldn't help but curse as he recovered from the heat blast. It was good that Sordin shielded them with the water stream. After all, they were too close to the beam's target. When he looked at where the two beasts should have been, he only saw scorch marks. Not even ash was left from that attack.
Splash! Multiple splashes into the distance followed. Covey only caught a glimpse of human shapes jumping into the water. He didn't know if those people produced the beam or if they were the first targets. Regardless, they fled the beach.
The new emperor looked around for his siblings in the crowd of groaning people. He only saw Kanaru descending from midair, his body wet from the protection of the water stream. However, his gaze was stuck in the direction of the scorch marks. He probably realized that light beam mercilessly incinerated his friend along with the monster girl.
