The hydra's first head rose, light concentrating rapidly…
The beam shot out toward the Terror with a speed that should have been almost impossible to block without preparation.
But the beam was split and deflected before reaching its target despite its speed.
The faces of the mineral adhered to the Terror's legs had been positioned at specific angles, a geometric formation that wasn't accidental but carefully calculated. When the light beam impacted, it struck surfaces that were no longer matte yellow but brilliant orange and black with refractory properties that wouldn't have been sufficient before.
The attack had been divided into components of multiple colors that dispersed in different directions.
