Ronan watched as Aurelia struggled to her feet. The cavern shook, dust and debris falling around them as the battle's aftermath threatened to bring everything crashing down. He held out his hand.
"Get up," he said, his voice rough.
Aurelia paused then took his hand. Her molten aura had cooled, but her grip was firm. Steadying herself, she met his gaze. Ronan's eyes grew cold.
"You used a copy of the Aura Release technique beyond your limit," Ronan said, his tone sharp. "Do you even know how reckless that was? You could've drained your strength completely."
Aurelia smirked faintly, brushing soot from her cheek. "And yet, I'm still standing. Maybe next time, you—"
Next time?" Ronan cut her off, his voice rising. "You drew more power than your body can handle. One wrong move, and you'd have died before I could even step in. Stop being so reckless!"
