Jennie stood panting, sweat dripping down her face as she glared at Mai, her opponent. The air between them was thick with tension, the clashing of their abilities momentarily paused as Mai seemed distracted, her gaze unfocused and distant.
"How is she so strong?" Jennie muttered, trying to catch her breath. Mai didn't look like she was even trying, and that made Jennie's frustration spike.
On the other side, Mai's mind raced. 'Where the hell is Isamu's celestial aura?' Her eyes flickered away from Jennie, scanning the surroundings as if something more important was happening elsewhere. The fight? It barely registered to her. Right now, she had bigger concerns. And frankly, this whole thing was starting to feel like a waste of time.
