Gareth followed up with a precise strike from his sword.
[ Skill Activated: Blade Rush. ]
His attack barely scratched Atheron, whose defensive aura absorbed much of the impact.
[ System Notification: Blade Rush hits Atheron. Damage dealt: 250. ]
Viora stayed behind, glowing with mana as she cast a healing spell.
[ Skill Activated: Group Heal. HP +1,000 restored to all party members.]
Atheron's expression twisted into a grimace as he regained control mid-air. His staff spun rapidly in his hand before he pointed it downward. "You shall not defile this place!"
[ Skill Activated: Shadow Spires. ] Dark, pointy spires erupted from the ground, homing in on the group.
"Move!" Aria screamed, narrowly avoiding a spire that cracked the stone floor where she had just stood.
[ System Notification: Shadow Spires hit Drask. HP -2,500. ]
Drask groaned while falling to one knee as Viora rushed to heal him.
