’They’ve trapped us inside a barrier. I need to unravel it so we can escape,’
Anorah said quickly, but she didn’t have to say anymore. They both completely understood what she meant.
’We’ll watch your back, Saint,’ One assured.
’Leave it to us, Saint,’ Lazio said firmly.
Regardless, neither of them could keep the dread out of their voices. Without their wills, trying to hold back the Will Guard for even a second could cost them their lives.
But there was no choice. Anorah needed a few seconds to unravel the barrier, a few seconds where they had to protect her.
The sounds of air tearing suddenly reached them, and as they turned, their expressions darkened. The Sentinels and the other Will Guards were hot on their tails!
’I only need a few seconds!’
Anorah thundered, and without hesitation she blurred forward with even more speed, crossing the large distance in a blip.
She placed a palm on the invisible barrier, eyes already flickering.
One and Lazio landed at a distance from her, tense. They faced the Will Guards surging towards them.
"Got any plans?" Lazio asked. On a normal occasion, Lazio wouldn’t dare speak to a member of the High Synod in that manner. Due to the situation, One allowed it.
"Just the one..." One’s tone was grave. "Survive."
Lazio swallowed hard and nodded, just as the Will Guard reached them.
He unsheathed his sword, a blade that had followed him for centuries now, then sighed.
’Looks like I have no choice but to use it.’
In the middle planes, the main power was Will. However, in a world with numerous scenarios where that power could be made obsolete, many had to find ways to get an edge over others.
Each world had a different making, a different power system. This was true for the worlds on the lower planes, and the hundreds of thousands of the middle plane worlds were no different.
So, when the main power of the middle planes was made obsolete, the people always turned back to their origins. The power of their worlds.
Lazio dipped into a pocket in his vest, before bringing out a small chest. As he opened it, a wave of earth and forest hit him.
He took the one pill in the middle of the chest and popped it into his mouth. He swallowed.
Suddenly, his body pulsed with a green light, veins lighting up. His muscles grew and so did his height and hair. His body looked so filled with vigor it was like he had turned immortal.
One sent him a glance before acting. He ripped away the sleeve on his left arm, revealing a sun shaped tattoo. With a thought, it suddenly blazed forth, radiating a powerful light that pierced the dark night.
The light seemed to pulse through One, surging through his body. He unsheathed his broad sword, slowly settling into a stance.
His eyes flared golden, settling on one of the Sentinels. Lazio’s emerald eyes settled on the other.
And with a roar, they exploded forward, screaming towards them, weapons lashing out.
Unfazed, the Sentinels punched out towards them. Their collision birthed an immense shockwave that sent the other Will Guards hurtling back.
But there was no smile on One and Lazio’s faces. Though they had both attacked with all they had, they felt a shudder vibrate through their bodies.
Their intense eyes were fixed on the Sentinels, who, despite attacking with their full might, were unmoved.
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