The battle against the colossal being had reached its peak. Its blows tore through shields and spells like storms.
Lyra shouted,
"We can't hold on any longer! We must find a way to restrain it!"
The Silent Sorceress spoke calmly, yet firmly,
"There is only one way… I must sacrifice myself to create a temporary energy barrier."
Arin, shocked, replied,
"No! Without you, we don't stand a chance!"
But she smiled faintly,
"Sometimes, only through sacrifice can a future be built."
She raised her hands, and thousands of magical runes lit up in the sky. A massive radiant shield formed, halting the creature's strike for a brief moment.
But at that same moment, her body vanished into the blinding light.
The group screamed, but the barrier gave them enough time to reorganize.
Arin clenched his teeth,
"Her sacrifice won't be in vain. Now… it's time for our true counterattack!"