Emotional Anchor
The beam of light entered Heima's body, allowing the projection of two figures to appear overhead. One was a crimson centipede, spanning the size of her body, showcasing a feeling of madness.
The other was a serpentine beast, similar in size to the centipede, sporting a long nose—showcasing a suction pod-like mouth underneath it—and an ethereal tail. It sat on the crimson centipede, pinning it in place, coiling its serpentine body over the numerous legs of the centipede.
A faint, murky black substance seeped out through its body, coagulating into sharp spikes, penetrating the crimson centipede. The crimson centipede resisted the assault using its tough exterior, showing clear signs of resistance that dwarfed the attacks. But, a certain presence that permeated through the black spikes sought to unnerve its resistance.