«'This is the fate of anyone who dares stand against the mighty Velshekar—even Nyratalir himself!'» Cassian repeats, his body swelling like a balloon ready to burst. «Fine... if that's what you want, then I'll make sure you can repeat those words to him directly!»
Just as everyone's combined attacks are about to land, a wave of black energy erupts from Cassian's body. It is darker, heavier, more powerful than anything he has ever unleashed before. The blast throws all his assailants far away.
Hakuto bounces across the ground several times, crashing hard, yet somehow forces himself to his feet before collapsing completely. Shin and Chantal are not as fortunate—they fall, crushed by the force. Itsu endures the impact better than the rest, while Velshekar, caught in midair as she is about to cast a devastating Blood Word capable of erasing the shadow mantle, is thrown off balance. Still, she manages to land on her feet despite the fall.
