Time for reaction

As the shadows around the Celestial Valley parted, Michael stepped forward, emerging like a specter of vengeance. His appearance instantly ignited a spark of joy in Gaya's heart, her voice echoing across the battlefield with a triumphant shout at the sight of her husband after a long, harrowing year apart.

"Now, Pink," Michael commanded through the com link, signaling her to initiate the overload of the crystals, effectively disrupting Seraphene's spy hub's monitoring spell.

Without a moment's hesitation, Michael ascended skyward, his presence commanding the attention of every beast in the vicinity. With a swift, powerful motion, he unleashed the Ring of Flames. Waves of dark fire erupted from him in a scorching circle, roaring across the battlefield. The flames seared the porcupines and revealed the previously invisible panthers, their fur singed and smoking, stripping them of their stealth advantage.