"You really think this will work?"
Seraphina asked, tilting her head.
The elders ignored her, continuing their incantation. The power they summoned took shape—a massive binding sigil glowing above them, shimmering with crimson light.
Thick chains of energy materialized in the air, ready to wrap around Auriel's body and bind her divine core.
Then, everything went wrong.
The moment the chains shot toward her, Auriel simply lifted her staff.
A pulse of divine energy radiated from her body, and the chains—meant to be unbreakable—shattered instantly.
The force of her magic alone sent a shockwave outward, knocking several of the elders off their feet.
The rest barely managed to hold their ground, their expressions shifting from confidence to horror.
Seraphina winced'.
'I knew it.
Auriel sighed, resting her staff against her shoulder.
