186 A Barbarous Fury

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The Quicksand Binding posed an issue for the party, but Kieran had Alice assist with changing the environment to their advantage.

A sweltering Firestorm Burst bombarded the floor, battling against Dusvim's conjured quicksand pit.

"Tch," Dusvim clicked his tongue with a darkened expression. "That small bit of flame, and you think you'll overpower me? Not a chance in hell!"

Dusvim raised his hand and clenched his fist. A powerful emission of sand broke through the thin, smooth outer layer before taking on the form of a serpent's head as Dusvim made a strange hand seal.

"Sand Fall: Serpent's Maw!"

This was an attack that no one wanted to defend against, but it fell upon Bastion's shoulder as he arrived before Alice with a stoic expression.

"Guardian's Bulwark!"