Zoe smirked. "Relax, Luke She's got this."
The tension had gone thick in the air as the duel commenced. The fighters took their places and prepared, magical energy crackling
Marissa Jones had never felt anything for Neo Vadis before, but now, his arrogance and condescension ensured he had a permanent spot on her blacklist.
"He's the man you'll never be able to surpass in your life," Marissa stated coldly, her voice carrying a sharp edge. Her gaze softened momentarily as it drifted to Luke, her eyes filled with quiet tenderness.
Then her demeanor turned icy as she returned her focus to Neo, who was already visibly angered. "We barely know each other, so let's cut the talk," she declared firmly. "This ends here and now. After this battle, you and I will have nothing more to do with each other."
The stars in Marissa's hand began to light up, announcing the battle's start.
