RIIIIIIIIIIP
Suddenly, a space portal tore open behind him, and the gaze on Hael's eyes narrowed. Suddenly tapping his leg on the ground, the hands in Ardeon's hands tore out as he hurriedly retreated.
Yet, it seemed he was still too slow as a gigantic arm made of astral Mana smashed against him with raw power, sending him crashing into the ground and digging a massive crater.
Once he was sent flying away, the astral hand wrapped around the kneeling Ardeon, pulling him into the portal which soon closed back up.
Everything returned to normal once more...
COUGH COUGH COUGH
The sound of coughing could be heard in the crater, as a bloodied hand grabbed the edge, dragging himself outside. His gaze was a blue color, but his left eye held a faint crimson halo that wasn't there before.