At the same time, Ataneya and Kaelira's attacks arrived.
The two energy spheres struck Noxhart from opposite sides and exploded inside the golden array. Infernal flames and purplish-red energy filled the entire formation. The runes forced the blast inward, trapping it in the confined space and sending it rebounding back and forth.
The golden array shook violently. Hairline cracks spread along its edges.
When the flames and smoke cleared, Noxhart could no longer stand.
It lay battered in the center of the array, barely breathing, black smoke rising from its scorched body. Yet it neither lowered its head nor looked at the people surrounding it.
Its eyes still burned with intensity.
Noxhart stared into the sky.
High above, the pale green energy sphere finally collided with the golden spear descending from the Archangel.
Green and gold spread from the point of impact, illuminating the entire battlefield.
Still lying in the damaged array, Noxhart slowly smiled.
