"Only a weak eight-star mage would dare act so arrogantly in front of my student? Your opponent is me!"
Merlin's heart skipped a beat as he realized the figure was Leina. A wave of relief washed over him, and his body gradually relaxed.
Khar's gaze fixed on Leina. His normally calm expression hardened.
"Leina… Solayne, right? So, you managed to defeat my people. Impressive," he said coldly.
Leina straightened, meeting his stare without a hint of fear.
"They were just cockroaches—easy to crush. Enough small talk. Now, your opponent is me! Merlin, stand back!"
With that, she shot into the sky at incredible speed.
Clenching her fists, she launched a devastating punch at Khar.
Khar's eyes widened in surprise as he quickly crossed his arms to defend.
Boom!
The attack slammed him against the hall's ceiling.
As his body plummeted toward the ground, Leina appeared in front of him.
With a swift pivot, she struck his back with a powerful kick.
