"Common Blood scum!" Lord Vex shouted from above. "You think your little awakening changes anything?"
"Let's find out," Kael called back.
The corrupted nobles attacked first. They moved like dancers. Every strike was perfect. Beautiful. But their magic felt wrong. Cold. Twisted with something that didn't belong in their world.
"Move!" Kael yelled.
The Common Blood scattered. But they didn't run. They fought back.
"Look at them fall from their towers."
Kael's blood still burned with new power. His hands shook from the energy flowing through his veins. But his eyes were clear as he watched the sky split apart.
The Pure Bloods descended like falling stars. But something was wrong with them. Their skin looked pale. Too pale. Dark veins showed through like black rivers under ice.
"They made deals with demons," Nira whispered beside him.
"I can see that." Kael clenched his fists. Red lightning danced between his fingers. "Look at their eyes."
