It began with wind.
Not normal wind—
But reversed air, like the world was inhaling its own scream.
Then, twelve pillars of light fell from the heavens.
Each burned with divine law.
Each carried a herald of the gods.
Each one was meant to erase Liss Hoshino.
"They're here," Korrin whispered.
Naia's flames turned violet.
Elyse's eyes began glowing.
And Thessaly simply raised her sword and stepped in front of Liss.
"We don't run anymore," she said.
Liss's reply was barely a breath:
"Then I won't hold back."