Before they could even mount an effective defense—
Aurek's figure, like a Reaper emerging from the shadow, had already appeared behind Teresa and Clement!
A streak of sword light, carrying the chill of death, pierced straight down from the crown of Clement's head!
"Ah—!!"
A shriek of agony tore through the battlefield.
Clement's head split open like an overripe fruit.
Blood and brain matter sprayed out in a red-and-white burst as his corpse fell limply through the air.
Teresa's mind reeled in horror.
She tried to flee, but a massive wave of mind power struck her, freezing her body completely.
Meanwhile, Sacco's fully charged Solar Sword finally reached where Aurek had been—only to stab through empty space.
Aurek turned lazily and backhanded a palm strike.
A vast surge of magic, like a tidal wave, erupted from his palm.
The mighty Solar Sword let out a metallic wail as if in pain, trembling violently before being slapped backward.
Its brilliance dimmed several shades.
