Liora had little time to pay attention to the humanoid face.
As she watched the gray substances come closer, her familiarity with them let her know that she could not let them come into contact with her soul.
Instantly, the crimson saber sitting beside her flashed and settled in her right hand.
Clasping it tightly, she swung it lightly above her head, cutting off the gray substances and shielding herself from their corrosive power.
Her efforts were effective, but at the same time, were not.
They were said to be effective because the corruptive substances were indeed stopped before they could touch her.
However, they were also ineffective because the gray substances proved endless.
As they missed their target, they quickly turned translucent and rushed back towards the gate, before dripping down once again.
Liora inwardly frowned, but she didn't show anything on the surface.
