In the nick of time

The mages and the generals ran towards the king in an attempt to save him from the attack but they couldn't reach him in time when all hope was lost, a barrier of ice surrounded the king and a man's silhouette appeared inside of the barrier. The sharp point of the swords struck the barrier but it was not enough to stop the swords from piercing through the barrier and hitting the man who used his body to protect the king.

Sharp pieces from the barrier flew out when it shattered. The people who were running towards the king avoided those pieces and did not stop because the threat was still there. Cygnus, who used his body to block the attack, immediately used magic to repel the enemies. A silvery glow appeared below them and when he opened his eyes, they were surrounded with light.