Author's note: Extra Chapter for 100 powerstones last week. Let's keep it coming and try to make it into the top 200 powerstone ranking. A 100 golden ticket also = 1 Extra chapter.
Cassian Vale set down his tea.
He stood, brushed invisible dust from his uniform, and walked toward the battlefield with the unhurried pace of someone taking a Sunday stroll.
The Blood Moon section watched with narrowed eyes.
Their second fighter—a female vampire with crimson hair and skin like porcelain—met him at the center. Her aura was blood manipulation, according to the intelligence briefing. The ability to control, solidify, and weaponize blood—her own or others.
She smiled, fangs extending.
"Time manipulator." Her voice was silk over steel. "I've heard stories about you. They say you can slow time itself."
Cassian said nothing.
"Let's see how long you last."
She moved.
