Rin's staff flicked, sending lightning-fast beams of pure mana at Lucian that were each sharp enough to pierce magic armor.
Lucian's eyes shone, his red aura flaring as he used Blood Dance, a rare Caulem skill sharpened by hard training. His sword moved too quickly to see, perfectly aiming to block the mana beams as his body turned into a storm of red light.
The arena floor shook as each blow sent shockwaves through it. He quickly closed the distance, swinging his blade precisely at Rin's chest, but she disappeared as her body faded into a glimmer of light, the Aether Phantom spell that Isolde had taught her.
Rin appeared behind him, her staff crackling with mana as she swung with extra strength, aiming for his back. Lucian spun, his reflexes amazing, his sword meeting her staff with a loud BOOM that broke the arena's mana barriers, sending glowing sparks falling like stars.
