"Come back."
Scarlett hesitated for only a moment before nodding. She disengaged with a quick leap backward and landed beside Kiara. The Divine Crown remained floating above her head, its golden light wrapping around her like a protective veil.
The old Spirit Warrior didn't chase after her.
Instead, he slowly chuckled and turned his gaze toward Kiara.
"Now that's interesting," he said with a widening smile. "So you're the one in charge."
His eyes lingered on her with clear amusement.
"I knew that you were more than what you met the eye." He slowly beckoned with one crooked finger. "Well then… what are you waiting for, woman? If you're truly the one giving orders, come. Show this old man what you are made of..."
Kiara simply looked at him.
Then she slowly raised one hand.
No dramatic gesture. Just two quiet words.
"Gravity Dome."
A short pause.
"…Maximum."
The world suddenly became unbearably heavy.
An invisible force crashed down from above without warning.
