After the thunderous explosion, the woman who had just taken off was struck down towards the lake surface. At that very moment, two pitch-black chains flew out from the lake bottom, catching Gratoni Edwards' hands on both sides. She struggled hard, making a fierce pull, dragging Shard out of the water, yet Shard immediately stood upon the surface, activating the Power of the Red Dragon to grapple with her. With his feet on a solid base, he could feel the strength of the earth; the woman influenced by the Great Sin Chains fought desperately, but the suppression of the two witches from above ensued swiftly.
Even though it was not a dream, Shard surprisingly won over her once more in terms of strength, furthermore Gratoni Edwards' own spirit and spellcasting ability were inevitably subjected to greater effects.
