Sparks of magic lit up the arena as Charles and Meridith clashed in a fierce duel.
Charles had coated his arms with earth magic, forming them into gauntlet-like armor, while using air magic to amplify his speed and the force behind every strike.
Meridith, on the other hand, darted around like a living shadow, her body infused with lightning magic. Her movements were so fast, they were nearly impossible to follow.
In a flash, she closed the distance, her fiery punch roaring toward Charles like a lightning bolt. He somehow dodged at the last second, though the sheer heat of her strike still grazed the fabric of his clothes.
But just then...
Crack!
Thick earth shackles burst from the ground, latching onto Meridith's legs. She tried to leap back, but it was already too late.
Charles charged in and drove a powerful punch, packed with earth magic, straight into her stomach.
Boom!
The impact shattered the shackles and sent her flying.
