The light glowed a deep purple, flooding the room with a light that made the shadows tremble and quiver. The power in the attack almost made Atrox gasp out loud, his head heavy as the pressure in the room deepened.
But he wasn't looking at Arvas and Kren. Atrox's eyes were locked on Emily and the Soul Drainer in her hand. Immediately after Kren released his attack, Atrox also unfurled. He flung himself at her, his body spilling blue-white light.
Emily turned too late. She spun the Soul Drainer, her face etched in surprise. A giant arc of essence spun forward, so big it filled her vision. She threw the Soul Drainer to the side and reached for her weapon. Golden light lifted from it and rushed to meet the essence, the two clashing in a ripple of force that cracked the ground.
Atrox landed close to her but ignored her as he rushed for the artifact. She raised her weapon, her eyes filled with anger at the cheap trick, but she got no chance to use it.
