They didn't flee—their corruption prevented that—but they were distracted, their attacks becoming unfocused and clumsy as they tried to fight both real enemies and phantom terrors simultaneously.
Kelvin and Grimnir took immediate advantage, cutting down the disoriented warriors with brutal efficiency. Even Urgot, despite his injuries, managed to kill two more serpent soldiers who stumbled too close to him while fighting their own hallucinations.
"Ten seconds!" Freda's voice was strained to breaking point, the purification spell reaching its peak power level. Brilliant white light began radiating from her position, growing brighter with each passing moment.
