The structure cracked and collapsed in a cascading avalanche of debris.
Sylrith fell with it—
Only to spread the delicate neck-wings and glide effortlessly back into the air.
They did not need the bridge since they could fly.
Still—
The destruction slowed some of them and that was enough.
She gathered every ounce of strength remaining.
The boundary was directly ahead now so she did not slow or hesitate for even a second.
With a final roar, she leapt, carrying Victor with her straight toward the boundary.
BAM!
The moment she reached the boundary, an invisible force detonated against her body.
It felt like colliding with a mountain.
The impact was catastrophic.
Her beast-form was hurled backward violently, slamming into the ground with enough force to crater the earth beneath her.
Victor's body was nearly thrown free, but her shadows held him tightly.
She groaned while struggling to rise.
The boundary shimmered mockingly in front of her.
