Rosana glanced around, disoriented, and her vision filled with a dozen other arrows, golden shafts of light now hovering all around her. A sinking feeling settled in her stomach—she needed a plan, and she needed it fast. Her thoughts were interrupted by the faint sound of clapping from below. It was Yun-Jin, her eyes focused and determined, the sound like a harbinger of what ca next.
Suddenly, the arrows shot towards her, each one faster than the last, leaving a streak of golden light in their wake. Rosana reacted on pure instinct, heat flooding her veins as she channeled the flas in her hands and thrust herself upwards, attempting to dodge the incoming attack. Her body twisted and spun, flas propelling her just enough to evade the imdiate strikes. But there was no respite, no chance to breathe.
"I got you," Yun-Jin's voice echoed, firm and resolute.
Before Rosana could comprehend what was happening, Yun-Jin appeared above her, eyes locked onto hers, filled with a fierce intensity. There was no hesitation—Yun-Jin's fist ca down, slamming into Rosana's back. The impact sent Rosana hurtling toward the ground, a pained gasp escaping her lips.
The ground rushed up to et her, and Rosana braced herself for impact, her mind racing. As she collided with the forest floor, the ground beneath her cracked, dirt and leaves scattering in every direction. Pain shot through her, but she grit her teeth, forcing herself to focus.
"Does that make it two or three hits?" Yun-Jin called out as she landed gracefully a few feet away, her voice carrying a hint of amusent. She held out her hands, and golden light flared to life, a near hundred arrows forming around her in a srizing pattern.
Rosana groaned, pushing herself up on shaky arms. Her vision blurred for a mont, but she caught sight of Yun-Jin, her posture confident, her eyes glinting with excitent. It wasn't mockery—Yun-Jin was enjoying herself.
"Whatever," Rosana muttered under her breath, her lips curling into a smile. "I'm having too much fun to care about the count." She slowly got to her feet, her flas reigniting, her body pulsing with heat. Her heart pounded, but the thrill of the fight pushed her pain to the side. "I really did need to let loose," she admitted, her voice almost a growl. She clenched her fists, her claws glowing a bright, fiery orange. "Co at , Yun-Jin. Show just how strong you are."
Yun-Jin didn't hesitate. She released her arrows, and they flew in a golden wave, lighting up the dim forest-like terrain of the training area. The arrows weaved and danced, each one curving as if alive, seeking their target.
Rosana's eyes sharpened, her fox-like ears twitching as she dropped low, her legs coiling beneath her like springs. She moved, her body a blur of orange fla and motion, dodging the arrows as they shot past her, grazing her but never finding purchase. Her senses were heightened, her beastly instincts guiding her. Each dodge was precise, her movents feral yet graceful.
Yun-Jin followed her every move, her eyes narrowing, each twist and jump scrutinized with precision. Her mind, an intricate web of possibilities, weighed each action, every potential counter. She shifted her weight, feet moving instinctively across the forest floor, always in perfect balance, her focus razor-sharp. Amidst Rosana's wild unpredictability, Yun-Jin discerned the subtle rhythm—tiny hesitations, repeated motions. It wasn't obvious, but Yun-Jin saw the gap forming, the opportunity she needed to strike.
Rosana twisted mid-air, using her flas to propel herself in an arc that took her over Yun-Jin's head. Her claws flashed out, aiming for Yun-Jin's shoulders, but Yun-Jin ducked, sliding beneath her, the golden arrows dispersing around her, forming a shield that blocked Rosana's attack.
The instant Rosana landed, Yun-Jin was there, her hands glowing, her movents almost a blur. She struck out, aiming for Rosana's exposed side, but Rosana twisted just in ti, her claws eting Yun-Jin's fist. The clash of light and fire illuminated the space between them, the power behind their attacks forcing them apart.
Rosana stumbled back, her breathing heavy, her eyes locked on Yun-Jin. The arrows were still there, floating around Yun-Jin like a protective halo, each one glowing with an ethereal light. Yun-Jin's expression was calm, almost serene, her Precision Decision Making giving her a clear edge, her mind already several moves ahead.
Rosana grinned, baring her teeth. "You're good," she admitted, her voice laced with admiration. She could feel the strain in her muscles, the toll the fight was taking on her body. But she wasn't done yet—not by a long shot.
Yun-Jin nodded, her lips curving into a small smile. "You too," she replied. She lifted her hand, the arrows shifting, pointing directly at Rosana once more. "But I'm not holding back. Not anymore."
Rosana's eyes widened, and she braced herself, her flas roaring to life, enveloping her in a fiery cocoon. She wasn't sure if she could take another hit, but she wasn't about to back down. She lunged forward, her claws ready, her flas blazing around her.
Yun-Jin nodded, her lips curving into a small smile. "You too," she replied. She lifted her hand, the arrows shifting, pointing directly at Rosana once more. "But I'm not holding back. Not anymore."
Rosana's eyes widened, and she braced herself, her flas roaring to life, enveloping her in a fiery cocoon. She wasn't sure if she could take another hit, but she wasn't about to back down. She lunged forward, her claws ready, her flas blazing around her.
Suddenly, one of the guards' phones began to ring, cutting through the tension of the mont. The guard, startled, fumbled for his device and quickly answered, his voice lowered in respect to the sparring match taking place. His eyes widened as he listened to the voice on the other end.
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"Understood," he said, hanging up and stepping forward. "Excuse , contestant Rosana and sponsor Yun-Jin," he called out, his voice firm but apologetic, "I have just received word that the second stage announcent is about to begin. All contestants need to be moved imdiately for the announcent."
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