Rusuf didn't linger. His sightless gaze turned toward Tressa, who stood alone now, her violet liquid coiling protectively around her like a living shield. The air around her shimmered with the raw energy of her newly unlocked skill, and her portals flickered into life again, spinning in erratic patterns.
Before Tressa could respond, Rusuf moved.
His form blurred, vanishing from where he stood and reappearing inches from her. Tressa gasped as his sword came down in a sharp arc, her violet liquid surging up instinctively to block the strike. The blade met the liquid with a deafening clang, sparks flying as the energy recoiled against itself. Tressa gritted her teeth, the force of the impact sending vibrations down her arms.
