Chapter 278 - Khione (conclusion) (1/2)
Morti slammed both his paws against the ice barrier, shattering it as he charged in.
[Ground Pounder]
Morti has stunned Tipha.
[Execution: Gemini Flame]
Nix stowed his blade as a strand of Gemini Flame thickened in his grip; he sliced deeply at the neck of Tipha.
Nix has landed a mortal blow.
Shae was an instant behind him, striking with both of her swords.
[Double Strike]
Shae has scored a critical hit.
Shae has missed.
[Ice Field]
Shards of Ice erupted from the ground, critically injuring everyone who has damaged Tipha.
Tipha has landed a critical hit on Nix.
Tipha has landed a critical hit on Shae.
Tipha has landed a critical hit on Chiba.
Tipha has landed a critical hit on Morti.
Tipha has landed a critical hit on Floyd.
Tipha has landed a critical hit on Locas.
Tipha has landed a critical hit on Aki.
[Ice Fury]
Tipha has used the power of Ice to create an unblockable attack.
Her ax cleaved deep into Aki's shoulder, sending her skidding across the floor.
Aki has been slain.
[Summer's Day]
Zinu neutralized the crippling power of Ice and healed her group for half of their remaining health points.
Tipha roared once in anger and spun toward Nix with her ax. ”Cut off the head, and the body dies.”
[Ice Barrier]
Tipha has thrown up an Ice barrier between her and her foes.
She stared at them through the Ice barrier; her blue eyes were blazing with anger. Her white hair was splashed with red, several strands of her braids had worked themselves loose.
”Don't go anywhere.” She turned away from Nix and walked toward the stacked Ashobel.
/Gemini: Nix: NOW!!
When Tipha reached for the Ashobel, it leaped at her, pinning her arms against her sides while sinking its teeth into her neck. An instant later, four other Ashobel jumped up and tackled her to the ground. Claws and teeth turned the floor red with her blood as Tipha screamed out in helpless rage from beneath the pile of Ashobel.
Neptiphago has been slain.
Five bloody Ashobel climbed to their feet, all of them howling in victory. A sudden explosion of power send them flying in all directions; the ice barrier shattered instantly. A large blue corona hovered in the air above the corpse of Neptiphago. For a moment, it stayed in place; then it slammed into the nearest Ashobel.
Nix charged toward it, skidding to halt when an Ashobel stood up slowly. It had an aura of blue light around it.
[Summons: Heart of Winter]
A large crystal stone appeared in the air, the Ashobel gripped it with both hands, its deep laugh echoing through the chamber. ”A body, one meant to be inhabited by others.” Ageless eyes turned toward Nix. ”You are?”
/Gemini: Nix: I'm ordering everyone to retreat now. No exceptions. Rez Aki and get out of here.
Nix paused long enough for Zinu to rez Aki before turning back to the Ashobel. ”I'm Nix. The Guild Leader of Inferno.”
”I am Khione.” Khione stared at him in amazement; all of his people were leaving. ”I don't intend to fight. You've gifted me with something valuable. In return, I shall leave this land and return to my own.”
”Sorry. That's not something that I can allow.” Nix frowned and walked slowly towards the Ashobel.
[Archon's Armor]
”Even in this form, you aren't my match. You can't possibly beat me.”
Nix shrugged. ”Pretty sure I can.”
[Ashobel Revenant: Self: Destruct]
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Gideon opened his eyes and sat up from the bed he'd confiscated. ”Damn... Pushed out of my cool-ass Yeti.”
He jumped to his feet and stepped into the hallway, passing doors as he headed toward the steps. The other members of his team were still down.
He went down the steps two at a time, and a moment later was running toward the Grate that marked the entrance to the infusion chamber. ”Dragon Cities, Yeti puppets... that guy has all the cool stuff.”