The woman swiftly caught up, arriving before her.
Suddenly, Aerialia emerged between the two.
"Mother, what are you doing?" Aurora asked, wiping the blood from her mouth with her hand.
"Your injuries aren't healing as quickly as they should because of her strange weapon. You cannot defeat her at your current level. But I can," Aerialia said, glancing at the woman, who was watching them intently and then back at Aurora.
The crimson greatsword soared out of Aurora's grasp and into Aerialia's hands. Instantly, a crescent crimson moon appeared in the sky, bathing the entire Mirror Realm in a crimson hue.
Two broad, shimmering white wings emerged from Aerialia's back, and her entire form became even more ethereal.
Aurora clenched her teeth and shook her head. "I would rather stay and fight with you, Mother," she said, gripping her sceptre tightly and stepping forward to stand beside her.
