Tessa's mother raised the barrier higher.
"Are you two insane!?"
A flaming explosion erupted inside the wave as steam filled the entire building. The patriarch came bursting out of it, and Elion met him with a flaming fist.
BANG!
Their attacks collided, and fire exploded in every direction.
Elion grabbed the man's wrist, and the patriarch grabbed his as both tried to overpower the other.
The floor cracked beneath their feet as muscles bulged and mana roared violently.
Elion gritted his teeth.
The patriarch's smile shook with effort. For several seconds, neither moved, then both headbutted each other simultaneously.
CRACK!
They stumbled backwards.
Blood ran down Elion's forehead, and the patriarch's nose had begun bleeding again. Both looked at each other, and both smiled; then they charged again, with nothing but the intention to continue in their minds.
"ENOUGH!"
The strong voice thundered through the devastated dojo.
