In front of the city gate, Effie and Jet were entangled in a furious fight against the King of Kings. Even suppressed, weakened by the powerful enchantment of the Mist Blade, and suffering the agony of a deep soul wound — his soul core covered by a net of fine cracks — he was still as oppressive as ever, pushing both of them to the brink.
On the battlements, Kai was struggling to prevent the Dread Warriors from overwhelming the defenders of the city and taking control of the wall. His voice ignited the hearts of the soldiers and strengthened their resolve, averting a devastating rout, and his blade was carving a path to one of the two remaining siege towers…
But he couldn't be in two places at once, and so, the situation was growing worse with each minute.
