"Keugh!?" The ice demon, caught off guard by the sudden attack, barely had time to raise its icy claws in defense.
Thud! Brittany's light spear slammed into the demon's chest, the radiant energy bursting forth in a blinding flash.
The demon shrieked, its form momentarily flickering before shattering into a million ice shards that scattered across the ruined platform.
Alex, impressed by Brittany's swift takedown, mirrored her strategy. He slowed his Hell Horse to a controlled walk, the flames dying down but the fiery spirit of the beast still evident.
With a determined glint in his eye, he lifted the golden sage box, its intricate carvings catching the moonlight. A low hum emanated from the box as Alex focused his energy.
"I'll do the same then," he announced, his voice carrying over the diminishing wind.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, a beam of concentrated golden light erupted from the box.
