The lightning spell trapped Laston in an unyielding snare. But Laston, Saeldir, and King Gulben all knew it wouldn't hold for long. Saeldir had to continuously channel his magic into it to keep it stable.
King Gulben gritted his teeth and advanced toward the immobilized Laston. Suddenly, a deep humming sound grew louder from within Laston's body as the crimson light surrounding him intensified.
Realizing he couldn't waste another second, King Gulben quickened his pace toward Laston, ignoring the pain that now spread from his injured arms to the rest of his body.
Laston's eyes gleamed crimson as he stared at King Gulben, noting the grim determination on his pain-stricken face.
"I'm impressed that you managed to survive my cannon shot," Laston said, his voice distorted by the energy coursing through him.
"You probably think you've already defeated me, don't you?" King Gulben replied. "I'll have to shatter that illusion, Laston. Because you've already lost."
