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His strategic use of dimensional magic turned the tide of the battle in critical areas, giving the defenders a fighting chance.
The Rift Stabilized Temporarily
As the battle raged on, Loira's efforts began to pay off.
The rift's chaotic energy began to slow, the rate of creatures emerging decreasing slightly.
She let out a shaky breath, her hands still glowing with magical energy.
"It's not perfect," she said to herself, "but it'll hold for now."
She looked up at the battlefield, her heart sinking at the sight of the carnage. "Now we just need to survive the rest of this."
As if in response to her thoughts, the air around the rift began to hum with an ominous energy.
A figure stepped through the swirling portal, its form tall and imposing. The Vanguard had returned, its shadowy body radiating an aura of power that sent a wave of fear through the defenders.
