Snapping her eyes back open, she felt a rush of panic as she released the crystal. Pain seared through her hand, mingled with the metallic tang of blood as the crystal met the ground with a dull thud.
Surveying the room, a wave of embarrassment washed over her, unnoticed amidst the chaos. Her heart clenched as she observed the boy's plight, mirroring her own harrowing experience during the ritual. A small crystal emerged from his trembling form, tethered to the larger one, before the connection shattered, leaving him crumpled on the floor.
Driven by a surge of adrenaline, Jade darted forward, shoving aside one of the assailants with determination etched into her features. Their confusion met her resolve as she grasped the crystal, her mind racing to unravel the tangled web of events."
As she placed her hand on the crystal, the indicators became clearer and easier to see.
"Weakness Heat"
"Power: Restriction"
"Code Break: N/A"
