Javier's expression went blank.
Emotionless.
All internal restraints snapped.
Power limiter removed fully.
A tremendous wave of unnatural mana erupted from Javier's body, distorting the very air around him. It was wild, overwhelming, utterly unlike any aura he'd released before.
He vanished, then reappeared mid-attack, delivering a vicious kick that sent Garius flying across the field.
Garius caught himself, skidding to a halt, his smirk unwavering. In a heartbeat, Javier was on him again, launching rage-fueled blows coming faster, each one threatening to break through even Garius's legendary defenses.
Garius's arms moved in a blur, barely able to deflect or absorb the onslaught. "Good! Yes!" he called out, eyes alight with excitement. "Release more of that rage, show me your real power!"
Meanwhile, outside Garius's massive dome barrier.
Francesca narrowed her eyes, instantly sensing the wild, unnatural mana spiraling from within. She stood up abruptly.
