Rovric drew his sword back.
The flame around the blade tightened, shrinking closer to the edge.
The heat didn't spread wildly anymore. It became focused. Heavy.
He took a slow breath.
"Now," Rovric said, eyes locked on his opponent, "take this."
He shifted his stance, one foot forward, shoulders squared.
"[Blazing Sever]."
Rovric swung.
The flame sword cut through the air in a wide arc, and a crescent of compressed fire peeled off from the blade.
It didn't scatter or roar. It stayed tight, sharp, and spinning as it flew straight toward the Solmira member.
The air rippled slightly as it passed.
The Solmira member's eyes widened.
"What..."
He felt it immediately.
The pressure.
His instincts screamed.
He slammed his feet into the ground and raised both arms.
"[Light Barrier]!" he shouted again.
Layers of light stacked in front of him, glowing brighter as sunlight poured down to reinforce it.
The barrier hummed, vibrating as it pushed back against the incoming slash.
