"Concentrate all firepower on the giant's head!"
High in the howling gale, old Hope wiped the blood from his cheek and shouted at the top of his lungs.
The Joint Force members, scattered around the steel giant's body in search of an opening, flew skyward at top speed and raised their wands in unison.
Boom!
In an instant, the concentrated burst of spell-light illuminated Paris's night sky like a blazing sun!
Endless lightning ravaged the void, while unparalleled winds emptied the water from the river channel for nearly two miles!
Like a dead leaf in the wind, Sirius, dragging old Kreacher along with him, was hurled half a mile by the magical shockwaves before barely managing to stop.
The instant he steadied himself, Sirius eagerly looked toward the giant. At a single glance, his heart sank!
The immense power unleashed by both sides had forced the giant back two steps, and even the magical barrier protecting its body had thinned. But it still remained!
Meanwhile, the Joint Force wizards had all been blown away like Sirius, scattered in disarray across the battlefield.
Roar!
Like some ancient beast, the steel giant, having gained the upper hand, threw back its head and roared. The clang of metal shook Paris!
"Damn it!"
Sirius cursed, glaring at old Kreacher.
"Tell me, Kreacher, can you get me through?"
The majestic steel giant beneath the rolling thunderclouds made even old Kreacher reveal fear. Still, it nodded.
"Kreacher can take Sirius past the barrier, but Master Sirius, Kreacher has something to tell Master Sirius—"
"Take me there, Kreacher! Whatever it is can wait!"
Sirius roared excitedly.
After hesitating briefly, Kreacher did not disobey Sirius's command. Hanging in midair, it grabbed Sirius by the wrist, and the next instant—
Bang!
After a momentary blur, Sirius discovered with delight