Ethan moved instantly.
He cut in from the side and appeared right in front of Anya, yanking her out of the attack line in one motion.
At the same time, he shoved both hands forward. Space compressed, and a heavy barrier condensed in front of them.
The energy released by the yellow gemstone slammed into the barrier.
The impact spread outward.
The spatial shield dented inward—but didn't crack. The aftershock bled off along the edges, and the floating ruins nearby were shaken into even finer fragments.
Ethan's eyes turned cold.
"You'll go after a kid, too?"
He raised a hand.
Transparent lightning exploded from his core and shot down his arm. In midair it fanned out like a blade, smashing into the giant's chest.
Lightning burst across his body.
But the giant only rocked slightly.
A faint pale mark remained on his surface.
No break. No penetration.
Before Ethan could chain the next strike, Anya had already dropped onto the ruins below.
