But Aiden chose to act first. Frankly, he wasn't in the mood for a fight.
He whispered a single word. "Stop" and Time froze instantly.
Va remained locked in place with his fingers still forming that seal mid-motion. The golden scale beside him hung motionless in the air.
Within Rhyos's temple, Lucina and the others watched through the gateway as Va suddenly stopped moving entirely.
Herxes leaned forward with confusion on his face. "What just happened? Why isn't Va moving?"
Rhyos frowned as he stared at the frozen god. "I don't understand either."
Lucina stared for a moment longer before her eyes widened in realization. She immediately slammed her palm against her forehead in frustration.
"Of course," she muttered.
Rhyos turned toward her sharply. "What is it?"
Lucina lowered her hand and gestured toward the gateway with annoyance in her voice. "We knew Thyrak's vessel always possessed three of the dragon authorities: Destruction, Replication, and Space."
