The razor-sharp ice splinter collided with the steel shield. The Ice Devil was surprised that a human could resist its all-out strike and the strong recoil slowed its movement. Then, Marfa heard Anne's yell and charged forward with his mercenaries. They raised their weapons and slashed with all their might.
Dazzling blade rays flickered in the air. The scarlet flames on their blades struck the Ice Devil's body and spread wildly to its erected tail. It howled in grief as its tail broke off abruptly. After losing its tail and balance, the gravely injured Ice Devil crashed into the ground. However, it hadn't given up just yet. It let out a blood-curdling screech like a cornered animal and crawled to its feet. It lifted its head high and the elemental radiance in its eyes was never this brilliant. It felt as though the sun had paled in its presence.
But that was only for an instant.
