Explosions erupted through the air, sending out visible ripples that nearly uprooted countless trees. Both generals steadied themselves after enduring the blasts, but Toria soon noticed Sol Invictus heading straight for her.
She beat her flaming wings, evading the beams of sunlight. However, the third eye, which had remained dormant since the battle began, suddenly lit up and unleashed a sweeping wave of light.
Toria went blind almost instantly.
Before she could react, something slammed into her, sending her hurtling backwards. Trees snapped around her as she fell, held tightly by someone she quickly recognised as Tempest.
They struck the ground with a tremendous crash, throwing soil and dust into the air before sliding across the earth. Toria felt every impact as Tempest collided with one tree after another, his body shielding her from the worst of it.
"Toria."
Tempest's voice reached her.
