Encased in Ice

Now that Shel was not wearing any armor she felt as light as a feather, the finely crafted armor was nice but it was more of her style to get into the action unprotected.

Technically this feeling of speed was artificial since she hadn't actually increased in terms of leg power but feeling that she was faster was enough to make her get there with a little less effort.

But even with this extra boost in speed granted by the placebo... Shel was still too late.

"D- Dakgu!!!" Shel screamed after slamming open the metallic lab door. The young orc was an ice sculpture!

Shel immediately ran forward wanting to help but as soon as she stepped forward and placed her hands on his shoulders she instantly knew there was nothing she could do.

She subconsciously squeezed his shoulder and a small chunk of ice broke off from Dakgu alongside a piece of his skin.