Eyrx realized that they should have been fighting together, instead of fighting separately.
He turned to look at Thalina, who had been unreasonably excited, and for a moment, he wondered why. If only he knew that she had been earning so many points—it would have made sense why her mood was so high. But, he thought nothing of it at the moment. Her enthusiasm had always been a mystery to him, especially in such circumstances.
"I'll freeze them, and you'll slice through them immediately," Eyrx said calmly, his tone steady, but Thalina could hear the subtle edge in his voice. He had been cautious for a long time, watching her, trying to keep her safe, but now it was time to act.
When Thalina heard his words, her face lit up. She immediately beamed with delight, thinking he was telling her that she was finally free. It felt a surge of hope—like he would finally stop holding her hostage.
