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"Urgh!"
Riverus groaned, his voice strained as sweat dripped from his brow.
The act of channeling a barrage of pure light magic strained every fiber of his being. His brown eyes flickered gold, glowing faintly under the weight of condensed mana.
Veins glimmered along his forearms as he held the barrier steady, channeling mana into its foundation.
The amalgamation roared in defiance.
Its disgusting, shifting form slammed against the glowing dome with relentless ferocity, each impact sending ripples of light across its surface. The creature's jagged limbs lashed out, only to recoil and dissolve when they struck the barrier.
Severed pieces hissed and writhed as they evaporated into noxious gas.
"Focus your light on the weak points!" Kayer commanded, his voice sharp and unwavering.
The knights obeyed with precision, their movements seamless despite the chaos.