A few minutes later...
CRASH! WHOOSH!
Mirabella brought her ice blade to rest against Elena's throat.
"I yield," Elena managed through chattering teeth.
Roar!
The arena erupted as Mirabella immediately released her technique, helping Elena stay standing. Both fighters were completely exhausted.
As they bowed with mutual respect, Ren observed with intense analytical focus, cataloguing every detail that might prove crucial.
Mirabella's ice weaves operated on three sophistication levels—basic attacks were energy-efficient, environmental manipulation gave her tactical control, and legacy enhancement provided overwhelming but resource-intensive power.
Her Stage 3 projectile control was limited by her vision and required concentration that left her vulnerable to unexpected vectors.
