Not long after the Infinite Snake appeared beside the camp of the Sorceresses from the Far North, Shade and the Witches rushed over upon hearing the news. Although Ms. Eisberg had already unleashed Ice to imprison all the snakes, they continued to split and grow amid the wind and snow.
Falling Star Strike, born from the ashes left after the Falling Star Beast was burned, was highly effective against such evil things connected to Destiny. When the stars fell from the sky, nearly all the snakes within its range turned into black smoke and vanished.
When Shade rose to his feet in the woodland, Claire and Stella, who held Serpent's Sheddings, entered the field and led the team to search for the "snakes that had slipped through the net." Shade flew into the air once more and floated above the forest. The moment he saw the signal sent by the young ladies, he would immediately plunge downward—this move was very useful.
By ten that morning, when the last snake hiding in a tree and playing dead was discovered, the disturbance caused by the Infinite Snake had temporarily subsided.
Shade gripped the little snake that had evolved mimicry abilities in one hand and raised his fist toward the sky in a forest clearing. As thick steam mist spread outward, the Destiny Ring struck the little snake like a hammer amid a sound that shook the soul.
When the steam mist dispersed, Miss Eisberg saw Shade walking toward them with a black Bent Arc in his hand.
"Even now, I still want to marvel at just how lucky Daniste was to find you as her apprentice."
The lady in the long blue dress sighed.
"Do you still have any spare Serpent's Sheddings in your hand? I think I need one now."
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