A smirk played on my lips as I watched Aria's transformation.
SWOOOSH!
SWOOOSH!
SWOOOSH!
A rapid swarm of arrows hurtled my way, each faster than the one before, striking the ground.
Instead of retreating, I pressed forward, summoning a sword forged from swirling black and white flames.
I slashed through the arrows I couldn't dodge, each one vanishing on contact. Instead of exploding, they simply dissolved as I neutralized them with a hidden chemical reaction.
To anyone watching, it looked like my flames were devouring hers—a convincing virtual effect, and one of my specialties.
I took real pride in turning simple skills into something epic. Honestly, if I ever lost my powers, I'd probably apply for a job as a CGI director.
Watching me dodge and parry flawlessly, she quickened her pace.
Arrows rained down, igniting the sand and filling the cavern with a blazing blue light.
