Thalion, suddenly freed, falls to the ground. Gorak, still in motion from his attack, positions himself below, catching Thalion in his arms with a grunt of effort. The two land heavily on the ground, Gorak's strength ensuring that Thalion is unharmed from the fall.
Thalion stands up and claps Gorak on the shoulder, a sincere smile spreading across his face. "Thank you, my friend. I owe you one."
In the midst of the tumultuous battle, Nyx, witnessing the incredible rescue performed by Gorak, decides to assess the threat posed by the male alate ant more closely. Without hesitation, he activates the system interface, focusing on the male alate to determine its level.