Ariana's body suddenly began to glow.
At first, it was faint, like a soft shimmer clinging to her skin. Then the light grew brighter, denser, and heavier, as if something deep inside her had finally broken free. The air around her twisted violently, and the ground beneath her feet cracked with sharp sounds.
Her breath turned uneven.
Pain surged through her body, but she did not scream. She clenched her teeth and endured it, her veins glowing faintly as raw power flooded her limbs. Mana poured into her like a raging tide, washing away exhaustion and weakness.
The pressure exploded outward.
BOOM!
A shockwave rippled across the battlefield, forcing nearby debris to scatter. The man standing before her staggered back, his eyes widening in disbelief.
"What… what the hell?" he muttered.
Ariana lifted her head slowly.
Her aura had changed.
It was no longer restrained or hesitant. It was sharp, commanding, and overwhelming.
She bent her knees and leaped.
CRACK!
