Chapter 396
As Gurnak charged forward, the gravity bomb in his hands glowing intensely, Vorenza unleashed her web. It didn’t ensnare him physically, but instead subtly altered the momentum of his attack. The web didn’t stop him, but it changed the trajectory of his charge, ever so slightly. Instead of a direct hit, Gurnak’s attack would now pass just beside her.
Gurnak, realizing the shift at the last moment, tried to correct his course, but it was too late. The momentum of his attack, now subtly altered, carried him past Vorenza. The gravity bomb detonated, not on her, but in the empty space behind her. The explosion, though powerful, missed its primary target.
However, Vorenza had used the explosion to her advantage. The concussive force, combined with the gravitational distortions caused by the blast, created a momentary window of absolute chaos. It was in this chaotic moment that she struck.
She had been weaving another web during the brief exchange, a web of causality. This web was far more intricate, targeting the very link between cause and effect. As Gurnak was still reeling from the explosion, Vorenza unleashed her web.
The effect was subtle, but devastating. The web didn’t directly harm Gurnak, but it altered the immediate consequences of his actions. The residual energy of the exploding gravity bomb, instead of dissipating harmlessly into space, was now redirected, focused back upon Gurnak himself.
The redirected energy slammed into Gurnak, amplified by the altered causality. He cried out in pain as the force of his own attack rebounded upon him. The combination of the explosion and the redirected energy was too much. His form began to crack, his energy dissipating into the void.
Vorenza, weakened but victorious, watched as Gurnak’s form dissolved, his essence fading into the cosmic dust.
Vorenza had paid a steep price for her last move in the battle. Her once-pristine form now bore cracks, like shattered porcelain barely held together. Her magic flickered, and her ethereal webs, usually vibrant and strong, shimmered faintly, showing her dwindling strength. But the most pressing issue wasn’t her injuries—it was the overwhelming presence of multiple powerful beings, their senses locked onto her. Among them, none were weaker than Gurnak, the goblin mage she had just bested.
The empire had no intention of allowing a weakened demon lord to retreat unscathed.