The fervor in Malverin's eyes burned hotter.
"Let's see you dodge this!"
Ethan studied the four enormous pillars overhead.
A layer of white energy rose around him, keeping the tendrils and blue clay at bay.
That line sounded familiar.
He just couldn't remember where he'd heard it.
As the four pillars prepared to attack, the dark mark finally stirred.
Four small figures appeared beside Ethan in quick succession.
His cheat had arrived.
"Idra."
Ethan looked at the four little girls.
"Do you know why they were laughing earlier?"
Idra didn't answer.
She turned away, but her reddened eyes and the corners of her mouth gave her away. The other three girls stayed silent too, their trembling shoulders making it obvious that they were also struggling not to laugh.
"You…"
Before Ethan could question them further, the four girls dissolved into energy of different colors and entered his body.
Power gathered throughout his limbs, and the white barrier around him thickened.
