Sylas understood almost immediately that someone was interfering with him, but the realization didn't bring much of a reaction beyond a slight narrowing of his eyes. Whatever had shattered his control of the Void understood what he was doing well enough to target the structure directly, which meant forcing the same method again would only waste time.
"Both of you, put your hands on my back." Sylas kept his attention on the rat knights surrounding them while the sea beneath continued to gather, their armor reflecting the red glow of distant lava.
Cheri hesitated for half a breath before moving, while Fanelei stepped forward without needing to be told twice. The moment their palms touched him, Sylas shifted his focus between them and began making preparations.
"Cheri, close your eyes and focus on me. Do nothing else, or I'll kill you."
