Everyone holds their breath, the tension thick in the air, as they await the next movement—from either the small fox girl or the towering ice wyvern.
Yumi inhales deeply, steadying herself. Her eyes narrow, her body still. Then, suddenly, she moves.
With a swift, deliberate motion, she tears a page from her magic book. The soft rip of paper echoes in the quiet arena. Her wand flickers gracefully through the air, tracing the invisible arc of her spell.
"Ventus Alacritas!"
Instantly, her boots glow with a soft, ethereal light, and her body begins to rise slowly, gently, as if carried by a breeze.
A Tier 6 spell that greatly enhances speed. Yumi's movements now rival those of a Champion!
But this is only the beginning.
"Flaree, please!" she calls out.
At her command, the fluffeltomato's eyes blaze a deep crimson, its plump, round body glowing even brighter. In a flash, flames erupt around Yumi's form, engulfing her entirely.
