Dozens of crazed magus came charging mindlessly, their spells wild and uncoordinated, while the few Grand Magus hid safely behind them, using the mob as living shields.
Emery saw the madness spread like wildfire through the crowd. His golden eyes narrowed, and he steadied his breathing. He had no desire to slaughter them all.
So instead—he drew upon the cosmic energy from deep within his core. The power surged through his body like thunder rolling across the heavens.
Then—
"HOOOOOWL!!"
A thunderous, cosmic-laced howl burst from his throat and rippled across the battlefield. The sound split the air, shaking windows and shattering wards. The shockwave hit every lesser magus like a tidal wave.
Those below the Grand Magus realm were instantly overwhelmed. Some collapsed where they stood, eyes rolling back. Others screamed, clutching their heads, before vomiting blood and falling to their knees.
