But the power of the projection was overwhelming—far beyond what Grey had anticipated. The moment that finger moved toward him, Grey let out a low, feral roar, and in response, his Special Brilliance form erupted into existence. A brilliant ball of fire ignited around him, spinning and circling with a rhythm that mirrored the way the moon orbits the earth. Every rotation sent shimmering sparks scattering in all directions, casting ghostly shadows on the surroundings.
As Grey's aura surged, so too did the defensive strength of his battle armor. It seemed to pulse and thrum in resonance with his spirit power, expanding and hardening like molten steel taking shape in mid-air. But even with this sudden amplification, the finger continued its relentless advance. In the span of a single blink, it closed the distance, moving as if reality itself bent to its will.
