The brutal sound of bones breaking echoed once again as Darian landed a direct hit on Vanh's face. He spun in the air like a ragdoll. The final impact smashed him against the already shattered stage floor.
After that, he just lay there, motionless. Unfortunately for him, he landed on his back... everyone could see his face — the one that had worn a mocking smile just seconds ago — now a bloody, unrecognizable mess of flesh. His features were completely destroyed.
The silence in the arena was almost tangible. Everyone stared at the scene in horror and disbelief.
It took just two punches to the face from Darian, and one hit to the ribs from Niara. Then they both stopped... not because they wanted to, but because the space around him had solidified.
Thomas fully activated his power and blessing. From the moment Darian activated his rings until now, only three seconds had passed. Thomas had been caught off guard and failed to react in time...
