Chapter 142: Mid-term —Quarterfinals [2]
"What the—?!" he gasped, struggling against the paralyzing cold.
Maria used his momentary weakness. "Ice Spears!"
Dozens of razor-sharp projectiles formed in the air around her, gleaming wickedly under the aurora lights. With a flick of her wrist, they shot towards Aiden.
Aiden roared, forcing his sluggish muscles to move.
He deflected the first few spears with his swords, sparks flying as lightning met ice, but he was too slow.
Several spears pierced his armor, embedding themselves in his shoulders and legs. He hissed in pain, stumbling back.
"Damn it!" He channeled more lightning, trying to burn away the frost, to regain his speed, but Maria was relentless.
"Glacial Prison!" Walls of thick, translucent ice erupted around him, trapping him within a rapidly shrinking cage.
Aiden hammered against the walls, lightning crackling, but the ice, infused with Maria's potent mana, barely chipped.
