Meanwhile, in a secluded clearing far from the clashing of Saeko and Gracier, Sakuya and Artemia faced each other, eyes sharp with focus. Sakuya gripped her twin katana, their blades gleaming, while Artemia held a long, blue spear, crackling with arcs of electricity. Water swirled at her feet, rippling outward in controlled currents that mirrored her intent. Artemia, a master of both lightning and water magic, was a formidable match, but Sakuya, with her dual command of both ice and space manipulation, held her own unique power.
The sparring match began with a bang as Artemia launched forward, her spear thrusting like a bolt of lightning. Sakuya responded instantly, shifting her stance and invoking her spatial abilities. With a flicker, she seemed to vanish, reappearing a few feet away, just out of reach of Artemia's spear. Artemia's eyes narrowed, and with a twist, she summoned a surge of water that wrapped around her weapon, extending its range in a sweeping arc.
