Battle of Kamas 4

Two utterly opposing forces collided violently. Golden light flowed across the shield's surface, ripples spreading endlessly, yet it held firm against the impact of the green breath.

The violent shockwave produced by the mutual annihilation of energies spread outward, hurling several Chaos Warriors and Imperial soldiers locked in combat nearby off their feet.

Malakar's face twisted as he poured everything into sustaining the spell. He could not believe that his proudest creation could be confronted head-on.

"What... are you?!" he rasped, a trace of uncertainty entering his voice for the first time.

Leona had no time to answer.

Blocking that attack had drained a considerable amount of her strength, but she keenly caught the nearly imperceptible gap between the transitions of his spells.

Without hesitation, she exerted herself again!

The golden shield abruptly expanded outward, completely blasting apart the remaining green breath.

At the same time, she shot forward like an arrow loosed from its bow, breaking through the aftermath of the energy clash and rapidly closing the distance to Malakar!

Malakar reacted swiftly. Seeing Leona closing in, he instantly unleashed a Chaos Bolt.

The invisible psychic assault was like a venomous sting, striking directly at the depths of Leona's consciousness. It sought to warp her perceptions and drown her in illusions and searing pain.

Yet the psychic attack that could instantly rob an ordinary Astartes of combat ability was, upon striking the barrier of Leona's will, like a wave crashing against an ancient reef.

Her body paused only imperceptibly. A fierce glint flashed through her eyes, and her charge barely slowed.

Her unique nature granted her an exceptionally high innate resistance to such Warp whispers.

"This is impossible!" Malakar finally showed true alarm. In his haste, he swung his Bone Staff, attempting to block.

But Leona had already entered