Seraphina moved first.
Her blade shone like a star as she lunged, a streak of silver cutting through the darkness. The knights behind her followed, their movements precise, their weapons imbued with divine energy.
Cid dodged effortlessly, each step placing him just outside the reach of her strikes. The world blurred around him—his battle instincts taking over.
He extended a hand. Shadows burst forth, colliding with Seraphina's radiant sword, sending shockwaves through the battlefield.
She gritted her teeth. This power… it's beyond human.
Cid, meanwhile, was enjoying himself. This was the kind of dramatic showdown he lived for.
Seraphina adjusted her stance. "Enough games."
She raised her blade skyward. Light exploded around her, forming intricate glyphs in the air. The temperature around them shifted, the sheer force of her holy magic pressing down like a celestial weight.
Cid's grin widened.
"Interesting."
With a flick of his wrist, his own magic surged. The ground beneath them cracked as a massive circle of dark energy materialized, swallowing the battlefield in absolute blackness.
Seraphina's eyes widened. "A domain technique?!"
The Golden Saints faltered, their formation breaking.
Cid chuckled. "Let's see how far you can go."
Then, he attacked.