Chapter 20: End of the Trial
The battlefield had become a scorched, shadow-stained wasteland. Every breath I took burned in my lungs. Across from me stood Nyx — the final obstacle. Her eyes glowed with mystic flame, her aura surging, volatile. My hands trembled, my mana drained, but I wasn’t going to lose.
She raised her staff.
I drew my blade.
And then—
BOOM!
Fire and shadow collided. Explosions lit the field as spells and swordplay danced in deadly harmony. We clashed midair, her fire meeting my blade, her wind slicing past my cloak.
"Shadow Bind!" I shouted, attempting to hold her.
She snapped her fingers. "Mana Flash!"
A burst of light magic broke the hold, and her kick sent me flying. I hit the dirt hard.
[System: HP 17%]
I struggled up, blood dripping.