The clash rang out like thunder, steel and fire colliding with explosive force. Sparks burst where mana bit into mana, scattering like meteors across the training field. Students flinched back instinctively, shielding their faces.
The impact was enough to throw dust into the air, the ground cracking in jagged lines beneath their feet.
Sun held firm, his stance steady, his swords locking against Jae's flaming blade. His lips curved faintly in disdain. "Too reckless."
He pushed forward, twin swords weaving in a precise, elegant arc. His movements were sharp, honed, the kind of training born not just of skill but of birthright.
He twisted one blade to deflect Jae's, the other darting forward in a sudden stab meant to pierce past the fire.
Jae pivoted, blade ready, but then the Sovereign Veil surged outward. It slammed into him like an invisible wall, folding over his body with crushing force.
