The pressure kept rising.
Not just from the battle.
But from the time running dangerously thin.
Sophia stood firm in front of the screen.
Even as her body began to feel weak.
Her eyes remained sharp.
There was no room for error.
Daniel beside her moved swiftly.
His hands never stopping.
Keeping the system flow under control.
"Four minutes," he said.
Sophia nodded slowly.
"Keep pushing."
On the screen.
The energy flow grew increasingly unstable.
Small ripples were turning into massive surges.
This was no longer just interference.
It was becoming a threat.
On the field.
Adrian Blackwood did not stop.
His attacks grew faster.
Sharper.
Before him.
Marcus Sterling was starting to lose his rhythm.
Not by much.
But enough to be seen.
"You are playing with fire," Marcus said.
Adrian stared at him coldly.
"We are burning it down."
Another heavy collision occurred.
Marcus stepped back.
This time, more clearly.
On the other side.
