Elion's expression soured. There was no reasoning with Albert. If they let him return to his people, the next confrontation would involve three Saints instead of one.
'Kali. We kill him here.'
He sent the thought through their bond, keeping his gaze on Albert. His allies weren't spatial mages, as far as he knew. Even if they sensed the battle, they couldn't arrive as quickly as he had.
'Before the others come.'
Kali's answer was a surge of murderous intent.
"How foolish." Albert had barely finished speaking when Kali's body erupted in white radiance.
Elion moved with her. Black scales spread across his body, forming an interlocking armor beneath his bodysuit. Menacing horns emerged from his head, his tail struck the stone behind him, and his folded wings unfurled with a thunderous beat.
Enhanced Cognition surged to its limit.
