Chapter 1824: Chapter 1615: 3rd Contract
Finally, with a burst of speed and an earth-shaking roar, the ice bear leaped forward, its claws extended in a deadly arc as it pounced on the giant white snake with unrelenting ferocity. The snake twisted and writhed in a desperate attempt to escape, but the ice bear's icy grip held fast, forcing it to admit defeat and strangling it for a moment.
With a sense of determination and compassion, Maria approached the giant white snake as it lay defeated on the icy forest floor. Remembering her previous experience with her first summon, she knew that forming a contract with the serpent could offer a new ally in her battles ahead. Gently reaching out, Maria initiated the ritual of contract-making, invoking the ancient words that bound summoner and summon together in a powerful union.
The giant white snake, recognizing the strength and courage in Maria's eyes, accepted her offer with a silent nod of agreement. As Maria carefully etched her crest onto the serpent's forehead, a shimmering light enveloped them both, sealing the pact of loyalty and trust between them.
With the contract now established, the giant white snake rose to its full height, its scales gleaming in the fading light of the day. Maria felt a surge of pride and gratitude for her new ally, knowing that together they would face whatever challenges lay ahead with unity and strength. Her goal was slowly being finished.
As Maria and her two powerful summons stood together in the heart of the forest, the bond between them palpable in the air, a new chapter in their shared journey had begun. It was time to hunt for the third summon.
Together with her two summons, Maria headed deeper into the icy realm. Passing through the white forest, the temperature plummeted even further, but she didn't feel the cold at all.
They soon arrived before a vast, frozen lake. The surface of the lake was a mirror-like expanse of solid ice, glistening in the faint light that filtered through the snow-laden trees. Towering, jagged icicles hung from the edges, creating a frozen, crystalline border around the still waters.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
With a deep breath, Maria stepped forward, her companions close behind, ready to meet the ice specter that would become the newest member of her growing alliance.
Determined to confront the powerful ice specter, Maria steadied her resolve. She knew that this summon would be far more formidable than her previous two, and she wanted to demonstrate her own strength and reliability as their master.
Turning to her two loyal summons, Maria spoke with conviction. "This next challenge will be a test of our unity. I will display 70% of my full power, and I need you both to stand strong by my side. Together, we will show this ice specter that we are a force to be reckoned with."
Her summons nodded in understanding, their eyes gleaming with both anticipation and unwavering loyalty. Satisfied, Maria turned towards the gaping entrance of the icy cave, her aura flaring to life as she channeled 80% of her magical energy.
The air around them crackled with power, the temperature dropping even further as Maria's ice-based abilities surged forth. Frost formed on the cave's entrance, and the very walls seemed to tremble in the face of her commanding presence.
With purpose in her stride, Maria led the way into the cave, her summons flanking her protectively. The deeper they ventured, the more the air grew charged with the specter's icy essence, a tangible power that sent tingles down Maria's spine.
Finally, they arrived in a cavernous chamber, and there, hovering amidst swirling tendrils of frost, was the ice specter - a formidable entity of pure elemental might.
Maria stood tall, her two summons at the ready, as she fixed the specter with a determined gaze.
The ice specter's response would be the true test of Maria's strength and her ability to command the respect of her powerful summons.