He fell flat without a doubt, trusting his partner completely. The protective flame of Guardian's Resolve surrounded Carmilla's sword as it swept over his head and cut cleanly through several of the megalodon's front teeth.
The blade had enough power to pierce the creature's mouth and draw a stream of tainted blood.
The megalodon pulled back, letting Rick go from the test of strength. He rolled away, gasping for air as Blood Price's effects wore off and Knight's Endurance started to heal him.
Rick said, "Thanks for the save," between breaths.
"Always there for you," Carmilla said with a fierce grin as she moved to her next spot.
Natasha took advantage of the megalodon's retreat, having prepared a spell of unprecedented scale. She gathered moisture from the air, the ocean, and even the corrupted rain itself.
Now, she unleashed her magic. "Glacial Fortress: Absolute Zero!"
