"It's an opportunity, Ethan, because you don't rely on mana," Elyndor replied with a tone of certainty. "Your Devour ability is different. You're not a magic user, which makes you immune to the roots' effects."
After a few seconds, Ethan understood what Elyndor meant.
The roots of the Oasis Enchantress believed his ice armor was a source of mana, but in reality, Ethan's Devour energy came from a different power, making it impossible for the roots to drain.
Now, with an awareness of his slight advantage, Ethan adjusted his plan.
He released the cracked Ice Armor, causing the Oasis Enchantress's roots to pause for a moment. Quickly, Ethan activated Heart of the Apex, a primal power that surged deep into his core, awakening a more wild, raw strength. He whispered in a low, rumbling voice that resonated across the desert, "Devour, Transform!"
