A deafening shockwave tore through the chamber.
The explosion of light and flesh sent a wave of force outward that the paralyzed Kain was helpless against. Kain, still paralyzed by the backlash from Balens' wish, could do nothing but brace himself mentally as the wave of destruction surged toward him.
Aegis reacted instantly, his massive stone form moving with surprising speed for his size. He raised his arms, shielding those behind him from the brunt of the explosion. The force of the blast slammed into him, his stone body groaning under the impact as cracks deepened across his surface. But he held firm, his orange eyes glowing with determination as he absorbed the brunt of the attack.
