The fight raged on with the two going at each other's throats for a few more minutes.
Sagiri suddenly vanished from the center of the formation where they had been fighting and reappeared perched sideways against one of the thirteen crimson pillars, balanced effortlessly.
Nokai rested across his shoulders while crimson energy continued pouring from his body into the formation. Rika immediately swung around to face him, her floating blades circling protectively as a triumphant smile spread across her face.
The formation was draining him faster than ever now. Visible streams of darkness and crimson power were being ripped from him and swallowed by the pillars. For a moment, Sagiri looked exhausted.
His skin seemed paler and growing even paler by the moment. His breathing grew heavier. He slowly closed his eyes while the formation roared louder, greedily devouring more and more of the Archive.
Rika's laughter echoed through the cliffs.
