Zach's barriers cracked under the Hydra's echoing roar and cry. Mandra's magic array broke down in several places. Soara lost her concentration for a moment. Alzara almost fell off the barrier flying her toward Lexi.
Zach's expression didn't change. Mandra fixed her array. Soara regained concentration in less than a moment. Alzara held on until she dropped down next to Lexi, whom she picked up and carried away. The cold and exhaustion were getting to her, but it was far from enough to make her stop.
It would take far more than that to make the SS-rank Desert Witch even lose a pace. Her long legs carried them as far away as quickly as possible.
They both had done what they could in the fight against the Hydra. Now, Alzara's job was ensuring Lexi's safety. Lexi's job was to survive.
As long as they did that, Zach, Yanael, Soara, and Mandra could focus on the fight against the Hydra.
Zach locked eyes with Yanael as they fell headfirst toward the Hydra, building speed and momentum.
