The corrupted pool shook again as the ceiling above cracked slightly from the ongoing explosions outside.
Inside the Hollow Spire, everything was rumbling.
Chains rattled above. Debris fell into the black pool, making the corrupted liquid sizzle. Zara, Elise, and Nyxirith stared up at the tremors, their hearts pounding wildly.
"What's happening?!" Elise shouted, coughing from the corrupted mist.
"I think someone's attacking…!" Nyxirith muttered, trying to peek through the windows. Seeing the blue, white, red, and purple blasts confirmed her suspicion.
"That explosion wasn't from Garren's men!"
Even Celestis, barely conscious and still half-submerged, blinked slowly.
Zara's eyes gleamed with hope when she caught sight of the blast as well.
Back outside...
Ashren and Garren stood face to face.
One silent. One grinning.
Without saying a word, Garren slowly stepped forward.
Ashren put his sword away and summoned a twisted halberd made of bone and obsidian.
