Ysabeau jumped on the chance instantly, swinging her wing to send Mavislin flying through the area.
This time, it was Ysabeau's turn to assault the Valkyrie as the two continue to duke it out within the forest. Both had not expanded much power yet so their footwork and attacks were still lightning fast. But Ysabeau still dished out Water Elemental attacks, though of the minute kind.
But each time Ysabeau unleashes a Water attack, Mavislin made sure to send it right back towards her. Ysabeau felt confused since Mavislin's Ancient Relic works by absorbing her opponent's power to send an attack of her own back to them.
Wait... An attack of her own would mean using her powers. But since she was only sending it back to me, that would mean that she had not been using any Elemental Energy? Ysabeau's shocked look meant that Mavislin had to devise another plan to continue the battle.
"I see, so you are planning to wear me down? What a naughty girl," said Ysabeau as she drew her bow once more.
"Gemstone; Sapphire Mode..." chanted Ysabeau, as a bright blue arrow appeared within thee drawn bow.
Mavislin fortified her shield as she prepared for the oncoming attack. But Bryan knew that arrow had something amiss and dished out his attack. He was well aware that he can't add more power to the combined attack, so he played the defensive card.
"Shine bright, the Five Stars of this constellation. Scuti; Alpha, Beta, Delta, Epsilon and Eta. Connect with the power used in the Battle Of Vienna..." chanted Bryan as performed his spell, using Mavislin's shield as a weapon.
Ysabeau took no notice as she continued pouring power into her attack. Mavislin did not seem to notice but knew something was up.
"Scutum, Stars Of The Shield!" shouted Bryan, as the spell manifested on the shield.
Five bright lights appeared on the shield, shining brilliantly as it faced off the opposing attack.
"Come at me!" yelled the Valkyrie as a huge influx of Water Element swarmed her figure.
Ysabeau had streams of Water encircling her as well. But as she released her bowstring, the streams of Water seemed to get absorbed by the arrow.
"Water Ripple Pierce!" yelled Ysabeau, as the arrow stabbed right in the middle of the shield.
The moment it pierced the shield, a ripple effect appeared on the stabbed area. Around the area, more individual puddles appeared, replacing the previous lights. Within the blink of an eye, each puddle transformed into Water Bombs, detonating simultaneously.
This caught Mavislin off guard as she abandoned her shield to save herself from the multi-attack. But was vulnerable and was hit by another arrow.
"Sapphire Rapids!" shouted Ysabeau as the arrow pierced the Valkyrie's arm.
As the arrow went into her arm, huge rapids engulfed the poor Valkyrie, crashing her into the forest trees. Bryan ran directly to her, trying to see if she was alright.
"Stand back!" hollered Mavislin as she emerged from the mess, with a limp arm.
Bryan stopped dead in his tracks as Ysabeau flew closer towards them. The Valkyrie was slighty annoyed. She didn't expect that things would turn out like this. If Ysabeau wanted to get serious, then so shall the Child of Valokia.
"Don't think to use that arm, I severed the nerves of it. It is useless now. And to think, he had used his power to help cushion the impact, " taunted Ysabeau, with a smile that sent shivers down Bryan's spine.
He never felt malice behind that smile. It was like she was playing, toying with Mavislin. But the Valkyrie's feelings changed. She could longer hold back her power and rage. She was about to pop but not in anger for Ysabeau.
"Don't ever challenge me again, Valkyrie," bellowed Ysabeau, with eyes that glared daggers.
No, this feeling was proving to her mother that she was not to be taken lightly. She gritted her teeth as her eyes bore the fierce look of tenacity. Ysabeau was ready to leave the arena when Mavislin's Aura shoot through the roof, scaring Bryan.
"Don't underestimate a Gladiator, Bahamut," growled Mavislin.
Bryan's mouth was agape as he witnessed his boss slice off her arm without any pain in her eyes. Ysabeau whipped around, just enough to see the severed arm of the Valkyrie hurling right at her face. The older woman deflected the arm away but was met with a pissed-off Valkyrie behind her.
Mavislin gave a hefty punch right at the back of Ysabeau's head, using her newly regenerated arm. The punch caused the Bahamut to descend with rapid velocity. The force of the blow sent Ysabeau's body down to the ground, nearly destroying the terrain.
"But doesn't that hurt?" asked Bryan.
"It's not my Elemental Core, so I can still fight."