[Music recommendation: Fate of the Kingdoms - Ramin Djawadi | WaterTower]
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White light erupted from her body, her power surging outwards in a devastating wave. The force struck Belial and Malakov, who stood closest to her, hurling both princes backwards.
The royal guards froze mid-attack. One after another, their knees struck the ground, and their heads turned towards Hera in utter disbelief.
At the same time, Ceri landed directly in front of his mistress, as though answering to her desperate cry. The colossal serpent, too, fell eerily still, its enormous jaws closing as its glowing yellow eyes turned towards the young woman.
Nobody understood what had just happened.
All they could do was stare at Hera, whose body continued to radiate an extraordinary white light.
Oblivious to the stunned faces surrounding her, Hera rushed towards Ceri and threw her arms around his massive neck. "Oh, thank the stars you're safe!"
