A streak of darkness shot across the sky. The six cardinals, led by Sylus, had now transformed into grotesque shapes, twisting through the air before plunging straight downward.
But before they could reach the ground, magic circles appeared simultaneously, blocking their path.
Nana floated high above. Though her light had clearly been stripped away, the talent that had been with her since birth still remained.
She clenched her fist. The circles of light exploded at once, blasting the six cardinals away.
At the same time, she raised her hand and did what she had always done.
"Aurellan's Blade!"
Her roar thundered through the air. From the center of her body, waves of violent, trembling light surged outward, gathering into a massive form—a queen gripping an enormous blade in her hand. The queen lifted the great sword high, let out a resounding cry, then brought it down in a sweeping strike, slashing straight toward the darkness ahead!
