The Tides Have Changed (2)

"Hurry! We're getting out of this place right now!"

I grabbed Ysabelle by the waist and pulled her in close. An adorable yelp cried out beside my ear, tempting me to break my concentration and gaze into the black-haired beauty's ethereal, agate eyes.

Fortunately, I was able to keep my lust in check this time as I focused on the task at hand. I had solved the anti-magic field puzzle, but that didn't mean Eyghon wouldn't counter with its own attack. In fact, as we stood right in front of the Iron Heart, I could sense the artificial Demon Lord going through some changes.

The consistent beats of the metallic structure increased in frequency, like a real heart in the midst of peril. The white jade floor began to shake violently with a vigour similar to that of a magnitude ten earthquake. Vibrations that could break bone shivered up our spines as the chamber doors slammed shut.