A new world opened before his eyes, one of darkness and strange creatures. Shadestep allowed him to take a single step through this world, which was infinitely bigger than Elaris. Cedric could see everything around him slow down as he jumped toward Ember.
In this new and unrecognizable world, mana was his sole shield against the harsh climate. Cedric reached Ember in the next instant, appearing next to her. The shadow of Edward jumped from his Umbra Mark and shielded him from the third eye.
Ember resumed her movement as the eye could no longer pinpoint her. Cedric grabbed her and fell to the ground, evading the attack of ice and fire in the last instant. He carried his retainer in his embrace as he landed on the ground, sliding across the rough floor.
