The auditorium
Author: Jason Kz
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

All those actions unfolded within just one or two fleeting seconds. The air seemed to crackle with tension as events cascaded rapidly, each moment blending seamlessly into the next, leaving no time for contemplation.

"What the heck-! I thought you didn't use a sword! And why did you bring out that mask!? Don't tell me you're going to use-" Esther's exclamation hung in the air, a mixture of confusion and shock evident in his voice.

His eyes widened in disbelief as he struggled to comprehend the sudden shift in the situation.

In a split second, Esther's composure shattered. The calm, collected demeanor he had maintained was replaced by frantic urgency. His eyes, now glowing with the noble blue hue of Mana, darted around, frantically scanning the area for any sign of his opponent.

But it was too late. The presence he had sensed moments ago had vanished entirely, leaving behind only a space where the figure once stood.

"Damn it! Such a cowardly trick!" he cursed aloud, his frustration p
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