Shie saw the beast lower his head, teeth wide to eat Lièrén whole. She gasped, finding her ground, standing up. "No! No, stop!" She yanked the beads from her neck, holding them tightly as she prayed. "Please, Gods, please don't let him die. Please give me the power to save him..."<br/><br/>A blinding flash of sunlight struck the water, growing more and more powerful as it neared the dragon's eyes. She held out both of her hands, spreading the fingers, bringing them up. The light followed. The demonic dragon let out a hiss as the light became too strong.