Chapter 414: Chapter 414: That’s no Moon

Niivalyr spread his curse through the creatures, feeling health and mana return to him. He had little opportunity to test his newfound power after Ilea had split off. It had been disappointing, the impact it had on her. Now he realized that it wasnt him at all. An extraordinary human, he noted, underlined even more by the present healer who lacked any of the confidence and power the huntress exuded. The monsters quivered under his spell, their senses disturbed, an illness eating at their health and a steady drain slowly ridding them of their very life. And still they resisted. He sent barrier shards into their bodies, most glancing off the powerful plating. He focused on the corrupted spots to penetrate deep into their bodies. He finalized the barrier in front of him as it appeared with a powerful vibration. Catelyn floated above him, releasing a torrent of explosive spells that turned the hall into a furnace. Maro sent beams of death magic at the creatures, slowly burning into them. Niivalyr couldnt help but enjoy the sheer awe present on the newfound group of allies. Their uselessness was apparent as they displayed their power. Ilas was waiting with them, blades drawn and ready to strike. He respected the dark one, the only one who did not complain constantly. The only one who did not show disdain to what he was. If he had been alone, the lizardwoman would have been slaughtered, despite the present danger of the corruption. A warrior of her level made little difference in a battle such as this. She should return to the first layer to fight the hordes and not play at the core of it all. At least they were standing back, not acting irrational like so many young of his own species would. His barrier cracked but he remained calm, already forming another one behind. The creatures, like many in the Descent, had no way to fly or attack at range. In a situation like this, they would undoubtedly flee but the corruption prevented that, keeping them aggressive and attacking. The small space also guaranteed that he could hold them back, for a while at least. At the same time their combined ranged efforts didnt go to waste. It did not take long for the creatures to die to the attacks. The familiar bell rang in his mind as he lowered the barriers once more, the shining white light fading. Well, that is quite a bit more than I had expected, Relly said in a nervous tone. Niivalyr didnt show his fangs but the fear enticed him. It had been a while since he had eaten fresh meat and blood, hunted and killed with his own hands. Too much had happened in the last months. I shall find time, after this annoying endeavor is dealt with.