Chapter 149. Rin vs Berend(conclusion)
"Gravitation pulse."
The arena trembled as Rin drove her staff into the ground, cracks separating like lightning. Spectators were pinned to their seats by an unseen force that rumbled through the air, heavy and crushing.
Berend was forced downward by the surge of the gravitational wave. His body trembled under the constant weight of the spell, his knees giving way and his hammer sinking into the ground. As the force of the spell pressed against their chests, the crowd fell silent.
"Gravity Magic?" From the stands, Velmera whispered, her voice shaking with fear and wonder. "She shouldn’t know of that."
As Berend struggled against the force, his face contorted and his veins swelled. His golden glow flared like a bright star as he threw all his aura into his limbs with a raw yell.
As he broke free, the gravitational wave shattered and the ground beneath him cracked. The aura of the warhammer was brighter than ever as he lunged, swinging it with wild, desperate force.
Rin stood, gripping her staff tightly as Berend’s aura-coated warhammer smashed against her invisible mana shield. There was a huge BOOM from the collision, and the stone walls of the arena cracked and the stands shook as shockwaves spread out.
His hammer burned with bright gold, its fierce power driven by his desperation, veins bulging as he put all his aura into the strike. Sparks flew like a wild storm as the shield broke apart, briefly lighting up the arena.
As mana surged through her to keep the barrier intact, she gritted her teeth. The audience went silent, the cheers stopped, and the air itself appeared to pause.