Chapter 67: Shattered
Irwin quickly looked around for Daubutim, hoping his friend was alright.
He saw him immediately, together with Hutch and a dozen others. They were fighting with more of the uncommon Frozir. Behind those stood a dozen smaller common ones, moving their arms in weird patterns. Blueish glyphs hung in the air before them, and a dim glow expanded from them, covering the group of fighters.
Some kind of aura? Irwin thought. Probably to strengthen their allies. It had to be because the air was colder here than it should be.
A low, constant, and thunderous flapping came from above, and a quick look showed a Frostwyrm hovering menacingly above them. Its eyes were focused on Basil, but it didn't move. A thin chain of ice was wrapped around its ankle, leading back to the long-haired Frozir leader.
"Irwin, free Basil!" Daubutim's voice caused a momentary lull in the sound of clashing steel.
Irwin looked up and saw his friend look with hope-filled eyes as he tried to hold back the rapid slashing blades.
"Stop him."
The cold voice made Irwin shiver, and he slowly turned to see the Frozir leader staring at him. Its eyes were so cold he shivered. There was movement from the woods as a short female Frozir appeared, moving fluidly.
Irwin blinked. Where did she come from? And why hadn't he seen her outlining? As the Frozir stalked towards him, Irwin shook his head to clear it. He needed to stay focused!
Distract first, he thought as he connected to his Eyes of Blaze and gazed at the Frozir Leader.
He felt his energy dwindle rapidly as he forced it through his eyes for a short, strong burst. Have to leave enough energy for a few more attacks, he thought as he triggered his skill.
The area lit up bright as two lances of roaring fire shot toward the leader.