Once the fireball was on its trajectory, Kisha closed the partition of weapons, reestablishing their turtle-like defense in an instant.
She felt the pulse of energy around them shift, the air thick with anticipation as they braced for the impact.
The fireball collided with the shadowy figure, erupting in a dazzling explosion of light and heat that momentarily pushed back the mist.
For a heartbeat, everything was illuminated, revealing the figure's outline more clearly—a stark contrast to the encroaching shadow of the mist.
"Ah!!! FUCK!"
"Eh?!"
"Eh?!!!"
Duke and Kisha's eyes widened in shock as the fireball illuminated the area, momentarily dispersing the mist and revealing Rose's face in stark detail.
The sudden brightness seemed to catch her off guard, and they watched as the flames engulfed her.
With a startled cry, she tumbled to the ground, rolling frantically while unleashing a torrent of curses.
