Chapter 577
"And you’re looking perfectly fine." Ian smiled.
"Told you I’d be fine in no time." Thesaya’s smile deepened as she stepped up beside him. She even gave him a wink. "Catch your breath, Ian. And shake that wet hair off."
Before she had even finished speaking, she thrust out her left hand, clutching the gemstone. The moment she spread her palm wide, the condensed spell burst forth.
Crack—
Large ice crystals bloomed one after another, lower and in a narrower range than before. Beyond them, however, long, sharp icicles sprouted like sea urchin spines. Staring at the massive crimson shape closing in beneath the surface, Thesaya finally clenched her fist.
Boom!
The crystal barrier exploded, spraying sharp icicles in all directions. Immediately after, the shark-like sea beast shot up from the surface, startled.
A piercing scream followed. Icicles had embedded themselves not only in its tough-looking back but also deep in one of its eyes.
Drawing back the Platinum Claws, Ian glanced to the side. "Looks like you won’t have to worry about magic exhaustion for a while."
Even with the spell gone, a massive amount of magic still radiated from Thesaya.
She lowered her outstretched arm and smiled. "That's right. I still have a lot of that elixir left to digest. Besides..." She tilted her head. "Sister will be joining us soon."
Ian looked back. The flames of the sacred fire on the main deck were clearly visible even from here, blazing so fiercely it seemed they might set the sails alight at any moment.