Chapter 47. The Duel
"Begin!" Liora’s voice rang out sharply, and the two fighters moved instantly.
Their speed was incredible, in a blink, and they were clashing. Faelar thrust his spear forward, the tip crackling with electric mana as he aimed for Leo’s chest.
Leo’s katana blazed with fire mana as he brought it up to parry the blow. Sparks erupted as the energies met. Faelar stumbled for a moment but regained his footing, spinning his spear in a great circle.
Leo dodges and stepped in with a blazing slash at Faelar’s side. Fire radiating from his blade, the flames following the path. Faelar gritted his teeth and shifted his footing, using the spear to intercept the strike. Fire and electricity clashed in a burst of energy, throwing both fighters backward.
Leo landed on his feet, sliding slightly as he regained his balance. Faelar rolled across the ground but stood quickly. Around them, the dome shimmered faintly, absorbing the shockwaves from their clash.
From her seat, Eislinde leaned forward. "He’s channeling mana into a weapon that’s not Soul Resonance," she murmured. "I wonder how he’s managing that."
Her short assistant, standing beside her, nodded quickly. "That’s what he used to beat Garrik. But it’s not something most people can do."
Huldrich muttered as he watched closely. "It takes extraordinary focus to hold mana like that."
Faelar steadied himself and leveled his spear at Leo. "I underestimated you," he admitted, his voice calm but with a hint of frustration. "Let’s see how long you can keep this up."
His spear sparked as lightning orbs appeared at its tip, glowing brighter. With a swift motion, Faelar launched the orbs toward Leo.
Leo smirked, his katana flaring with flames as he charged forward. His sword cut the orbs in half, exploding, but Leo did not let up. In seconds, he was on Faelar, swinging his katana high in a bid to deliver a killing blow.