A shimmering wave of frosted light swept across the darkened streets. The battlefield froze — even Ecliphaze's illusions flickered.
Descending from above, wreathed in blue-white glow, came a figure of impossible grace:
Cryalis — The Frozen Miracle.
Her hair shimmered like starlight caught in ice. Her cloak trailed crystalline mist, her eyes gleamed with calm, focused power. The ground beneath her froze solid with each step.
The entire team stared — stunned.
Zevak's eyes widened, heart racing.
He stammered aloud:
"Wh… wh… who's… she…?"
His voice echoed over the comms, breaking the silence.
Kael, focused, snapped:
"Zevak — NOT the time!"
Cryalis spoke, voice cool as ice:
"You threaten my future allies… You will fall."
Ecliphaze's crimson gaze burned with fury.
He roared:
"YOU ANNOYING BASTARD! I THOUGHT I GOT RID OF YOU!"
With a sharp motion, Lunar Riftstep flared — Ecliphaze streaked toward Cryalis in a burst of shadowed moonlight, crescent blades of dark energy forming in his hands.
Cryalis met the attack with a sweeping wave of Absolute Zero Ice — freezing space itself in a radiant barrier. For a moment, Ecliphaze was locked mid-motion.
Veyra gasped.
Lyra whispered: "She's… on our side?"
Kael steadied his stance.
"We don't know yet. But for now — fight smart."
Orion grinned:
"Finally. A real fight."
Ecliphaze shattered the frozen space with raw force — illusions warping around him wildly. His hatred toward Cryalis burned bright.
Cryalis remained calm — radiating cold intent.
The battle had shifted — and with Cryalis entering the fray, the night was far from over.
END OF CHAPTER 10