The instant the Throat of Longing's enormous, split fleshy petals completely enveloped Greg-
Vivian's ice-blue pupils contracted to pinpoints.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment.
Every sound in the world seemed to fade away.
All she could hear was the frantic pounding of her own heart and the shrill ringing of blood rushing to her head.
"..."
Deep within her ice-blue eyes, the last trace of human reason and warmth went out like a candle in the wind.
In its place came an utterly hollow coldness, and beneath it, a surging, savage killing intent fierce enough to freeze the soul.
"Give him..."
The girl's lips parted slightly, but the words she uttered had lost all the cool restraint of her usual voice. Only a mechanical chill remained, like ancient ice grinding against itself.
"...back to me."
The instant the last syllable fell-
Boom!!!
A blast of piercing ice-blue cold erupted from Vivian like a volcano!
A thick layer of ice instantly covered the ground beneath her feet and spread outward at an astonishing speed!
The moisture in the air froze into countless tiny ice crystals that whirled wildly around her!
She did not hesitate. She did not even consider tactics or defense.
Only one thought remained in her mind, utterly pure-Tear it apart and save Greg, or perish together!
Her petite figure shot forward like an ice-blue arrow loosed from a bow, trailing a storm of ice crystals and bone-piercing cold. Without hesitation, she charged straight at the Throat of Longing, whose body had grown larger and more hideous after swallowing him, and which still seemed to be savoring its meal!
Magic power surged out of her at an unprecedented speed!
Dozens of ice spears capable of piercing steel plates instantly formed at her sides. Like a loyal guard,