Perhaps it was because everything happened in rapid succession, causing the Ode to almost miss the whole scope of every detail…
As it turned out, it wasn't just the air that had been destroyed, causing his flames to die out so instantaneously.
No. That would have been too regular for the Infinite Sword God.
Ambient mana, gravity and space had been cut apart, leaving an odd dark patch of existence that looked more like the remnant of a fallen dream than anything else.
Within this patch, was where Skullius' Heart of Revelation shone vibrantly as the only source of light, its unusual properties revealing what was hidden within the body of the Ode.
Within this patch, was where Skullius raised his third hand which held Demion's Dance and swung down with cruel intent, his motion wholly unhindered.
The green sword couldn't have appeared any stronger than it was at this moment.