Julius's face twisted in rage, his golden eyes glowing like suns ready to scorch everything in their path.
"I will not lose! Do you understand? I am destined to rule this realm. You two—"
He spat, stepping forward with energy crackling around him.
"—are nothing but insects!"
His fist shot forward, divine force wrapped around it like a meteor descending from the heavens.
The strike was aimed straight for Melissa's chest, but the system's presence whispered in her ear. Her body moved faster than Julius could comprehend.
She raised her blade, glowing with the system's authority, and caught his punch with the flat of her sword. The ground beneath her cracked, but Melissa stood tall, unshaken.
Julius's eyes widened in disbelief.
"What…?!"
Melissa smirked, pushing him back with ease.
"You've lost your chance, Julius. The system doesn't recognize you anymore. It's chosen us."
Then she turned toward Bruce, her expression steady and determined.
