Noxhart's smugness slowly gave way to panic. At this rate, it would disappear once its Soulforce ran out, even if no one attacked.
Its only option now was to bluff.
If that energy sphere frightened them enough to hold back, it might buy itself a little more time.
"Are you afraid?"
Noxhart raised its antlers, drawing more attention to the sphere as it continued absorbing energy.
"If you are, then—"
Ethan didn't bother listening to the rest.
Elowen had already told everyone what she'd seen. Noxhart was using the distorted spacetime to maintain an intimidating front, but the Soulforce inside it was nearly exhausted.
Even if they did nothing, it wouldn't last much longer.
But Ethan had no intention of standing around and waiting.
If he could finish Noxhart now, there was no reason to give it another chance to change the situation.
