Evander let out a faint, contemptuous laugh and raised his hand. A streak of golden light shot forward, arriving a split second ahead of Karos to block his path.

The golden light collided with the incoming violet lightning, and the impact detonated with a deafening roar. The shockwave swept outward in all directions, rattling the treasures perched atop the surrounding stone pillars.

Karos was forced back several steps, his expression turning grim as he steadied himself. "Evander, you may have