Watching the commander turn on his own squad gave me chills. The way he absorbed that dark crystal felt like a point of no return. It reminds me of the intense betrayals in The Exes I Burned Are Back where trust is shattered instantly. The red lighting and screaming faces in the vortex added such a creepy vibe to the whole scene.
The animation quality here is top tier. From the glowing armor to the swirling red portal, every frame screams high budget. The transition from the dark ritual to the golden celestial figure was breathtaking. It has that same dramatic flair you see in The Exes I Burned Are Back when emotions peak. Definitely worth watching on netshort for the full effect.
The moment the blonde leader grabbed the crystal and started laughing maniacally was pure villain origin story energy. His transformation from stern commander to power-hungry tyrant was seamless. The electric effects around his arm looked so cool. Reminds me of the character arcs in The Exes I Burned Are Back where power corrupts everything.
One minute they are preparing for battle, the next the leader is absorbing evil energy. The shock on the silver-haired guy's face said it all. The tension was palpable. It's like watching The Exes I Burned Are Back where relationships flip in seconds. The sound design probably made this even more intense.
I love how they showed the team throwing their magical items into the portal. Each weapon had a unique glow and design. The way the portal reacted with lightning and faces was terrifying. It feels like a high-stakes ritual gone wrong. Similar to the magical confrontations in The Exes I Burned Are Back but with more sci-fi elements.