The audience was stunned as they watched Nova easily dodge the Shadow Clone's attack. They had expected a fierce battle, but so far, it seemed like Orion and Nova were one step ahead of Xander and Shade.
As the Shadow Clone recoiled from its failed attack, Nova sprang into action. With lightning-fast reflexes, she launched herself at the clone, delivering a powerful blow with her massive paw.
The Shadow Clone disintegrated into nothingness as the impact hit it, and the crowd gasped in awe. They had never seen a beast move with such grace and precision, let alone defeat an opponent in one swift move.
Xander looked on in disbelief, his mouth agape. He had never seen Shade's Shadow Clone ability fail before. He had thought it was foolproof, that it would be enough to take down any opponent.
But here was Nova, proving him wrong. The mutt was faster and more agile than he had anticipated, and her attacks were devastatingly effective.
