Mavislin smiled as she summoned up her own spell. Her Aura flared but her Elemental Energy Level remained constant. No, something wasn't right. Bryan felt uneasy as the air around Mavislin changed.
"It seems that you are using an Element used by a fallen Gladiator. This Element is quite similar to my Heaven's Wheel. So, I'll answer in accordance to your move," explained Mavislin, as she opened her eyes to reveal two black orbs.
"I'll teach you a lesson for using one of the Gladiator's powers against me. Do not mock the Empress' daughter," bellowed Mavislin, completely changing her tone of voice.
The area became dark, very dark as her Element switched. Bryan was afraid as Mavislin's powers were similar to her fallen brother's. Rie's wings were the only things that helped Bryan to see in the dark. But he has other things to worry about.
"Heaven's Wheel Alter...."
This power... Is the same as her brother's. But she wasn't going insane, much to his confusion. Swarms of Black Elemental Energy crept onto Mavislin's opened palms, forming a solid shield. The whole thing looked like it was starting to freak Rie out.
She knew that this was the last standing Valkyrie in the known Universe. But never in her life, she would think that she would be the Empress' daughter. Fear soon struck her as she remembered the days that her mentor trained her.
Rie remembered how tough her training was as a young girl. She could barely walk when her wings blossomed. She learned to fly before she could talk. Although, that Gladiator was the only one who truly cared for her. While her parents threw her out, this Valkyrie took her in.
She recalled that the Valkyrie was very happy to raise her as her own since she was not allowed to have kids. But living under her roof, Rie had to go through rough training to master or at least, control her natural powers. And she has given many lectures as well
On the other hand, the biggest lesson she had was about the origins of the Valkyries. That Gladiator reminded her never to go against any of the Royal Valkyries. They are, to simply put it, 'overpowered'. But it was too late to run now.
"Hateful Wolf's Bane!" yelled Rie, activating the bulbs of the flower.
Several million stings shot out but all were consumed by the Dark streams of Energy by Mavislin. Rie had expected that but not that it would be negated instantly. A flash of power overcame the Valkyrie, making her shine dark purple and her hair turned pitch black.
She gripped onto the shield that looked transparent. This solidified the shield, turning it into a round shield that had the Valokian emblem on the front. It was black with purple for the emblem's outlines.
"Monody."
As the Valkyrie murmured those words, an onslaught of arrows rushed out to overwhelm Rie. But the butterfly girl had more tricks up her sleeves, as she continued to throw other stages of the Flower Element at the Valkyrie. Each time, the attacks by Rie were countered by Mavislin's shield.
But that Valkyrie can't hold out for long. The last time she had used it, it was in a controlled environment. If she was to convert too much of her power, the spell might end up bringing down the whole facility. It's either she made this quick, revert or risk the lives of the area.
Mavislin chose to revert after one more blast but the attack coming from Rie missed her. And it was on its way to Bryan. It was the Flower Mage's Fifth stage: Dividing Cyclamen, which is the last stage that the Valkyrie knew of. The strongest stage that a Flower Mage could muster.
To the Valkyrie's knowledge, that is. As spoken with the team the day before, Rie's Flower Dance works in the same that Heaven's Wheel does. To this degree, if Mavislin could accurately detect Rie's power level, countering it would be a breeze.
Disregarding that fact, Mavislin was short of time. She only had time to choose one thing. To save Bryan or to attack Rie instead. Attacking her would be easy, figuring out a counter would be child's play as well. But that would mean Bryan has to take the blow.
Bryan had barely enough time to react when the spear outright pierced into his flesh. Or so, he thought. When he reopened his eyes, his face contorted in horror as Mavislin had shielded the attack using her own body.
No shield, no wings, just the spear going through her chest. And as the spell continued to take effect, the poison was distributed to her entire body. Bits of flesh started to melt away from the wounded area as she dropped onto the ground.