"SOPHIE!"
Cassie's voice tore through the chaos, filled with desperation. But Sophie did not retreat.
Instead, she stepped forward.
Her veil fluttered violently under the incoming pressure while dark green mana exploded around her body like a gathering storm, wild and untamed. The air around her warped visibly from the sheer output of energy. Then, without hesitation, she dropped to one knee and slammed both hands onto the ground.
"Silver Bell Barrier!"
CLIIIIIIIING!!!
A beautiful, crystalline ringing sound echoed throughout the entire chamber, resonating deep within the stone walls. The sound alone caused everyone nearby to freeze momentarily, caught off guard by its haunting clarity amidst the violence. Silver light bloomed beneath Sophie's feet before expanding outward in every direction, rising and curving into a gigantic translucent barrier shaped like an inverted silver bell.
The descending pillar of holy destruction slammed directly into it.
BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!
