Litani dashed forward, a golden comet streaking across the frozen plain.
Each step cracked the ground beneath her, mana flaring in radiant bursts. The monster roared and swung its massive claw, but she met the strike head-on.
Her gauntlets blazed, forming a radiant shield just as the blow landed.
*BOOOOM!*
The impact shook the entire field, yet Litani stood firm. The golden light rippled from her arms, deflecting the raw force like a wave breaking against a cliff.
Her grin widened. "That's all you've got?"
With a surge of strength, she pushed back, sending the creature's arm recoiling with a guttural snarl. The shockwave scattered debris and snow in all directions.
From behind, Kiara's voice echoed. "Barrier complete! The students are safe!"
"Good," Askara's voice cut through the wind, "then start the amplification field"
