The heavy energy blade descended like a guillotine.
To Sia Vance and Aria, the moment seemed to stretch into an agonizing nightmare.
They had dismantled the Sentinels with flawless coordination and reveled in the overwhelming power of their new gear.
But now they were instantly reminded of the merciless power of the Spire.
The Level 70 Spire Executioner did not bypass their defenses through stealth or speed.
It bypassed them through pure administrative force. It spawned directly into the backline with its weapon already in motion.
Hana Ryker did not even have time to turn around.
She was still smiling with her dark eyes looking toward her friends. She was entirely unaware of the massive crimson blade tearing through the air just inches from her neck.
Aria stretched her hand forward. A desperate burst of pink and gold healing magic erupted from her fingertips, but it was useless.
Healing magic could not fix a decapitation.
