章 70: Aftermath

[Trinity's POV]

With a steady drop of my blood on the grass, I offered it as compensation for the sprites' help. And not for long, the grass swayed, and thick vines crawled to my feet.

A thick tangle of constricting vines erupted through the area and swarmed towards the Beast, wrapping its target in their grasp. The Beast's cried in agony when the vines crushed its limbs and held it in place.

"NOW!" I shouted.

Ric and Michael didn't waste the opportunity, and they each simultaneously attacked the Beast. Ric cut off the Beast's head while Michael pierced its chest. 

There was a crackling sound, and the brooch was destroyed. The Beast's body cracked and crumpled before it shattered utterly, leaving only the beheaded Earl tumbling on the ground.

The vines retreated, and the rain washed away the blood . . . and for a time, silence lingered. 

"Trinity!"