The enormous sword crashed down.

BOOM!

Lucien raised the Blade of Dawn just in time.

The impact drove him to one knee.

The ancient Guardian towered above him, its six black-and-gold wings spreading across the temple.

Its eyes burned with two opposing powers—pure Light and absolute Void.

"Lucien!" Seraphina shouted.

"I'm fine!"

The Guardian swung again.

Lucien rolled aside.

The sword shattered the crystal floor where he had been standing.

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Seraphina raised the Moon Crown.

"Hold it!"

Silver chains shot toward the Guardian and wrapped around its wings.

For a moment, the creature stopped.

Lyra raised the Crystal Heart.

Golden light poured through the chains.

The Guardian screamed.

But...