Warlock Ch 432. Drained
Screams echoed between buildings. Smoke rose in choking plumes. Magic detonations cracked the air as vampire soldiers clashed with Haven guards still under Ralvek's control. Fae soldiers formed tight formations, trying to cover civilians as they fled in all directions.
Xhar'Thul roared.
Its breath was like a hurricane of dark magic. Buildings shattered under the shockwave. Blood exploded from anyone too close, their lifeforce drained instantly.
Then it moved.
One step—and a shockwave shattered the closest plaza, sending carts, bodies, and stone flying.
Another step—and a vampiric commander was crushed under its foot.
Aria surged forward—spinning in the air like a falling comet.
[Skill Activation: Elemental Convergence – Meteor Lance]
She conjured a massive lance of blazing magma and hurled it down, piercing Xhar'Thul's upper shoulder. Lava exploded on impact, the beast's corrupted flesh boiling. It roared again, twisting its claw toward her.