Chapter 65: Chapter 65 - Protective sigil

Emma's face scrunched up a little as she suddenly felt the aetherium in her storage being quickly drained. However, she remained calm, her trust in Erik absolute.

Things happened fast after that. Mere moments after the vampire man noticed Emma's glowing skin, he began yelling and shaking Emma, "Hey, girl! I don't know what you're do-"

Boom!

Before he could finish, the sound of an explosion echoed through the empty streets. A bright flash of light occurred, and a shockwave made everyone's hair flutter while snow and ice blasted in every direction.

Screams were in the air, and the vampire was forcefully separated from Emma. The man flew backwards. A look of shock and agony twisted his features as he looked at the stump where his hand used to be.

Emma looked a little dazed but none the worse for wear, seemingly unaffected by the explosion. Yet, her long white hair fluttered as she crumpled to the ground.