Hold the Line (Part 2)

Solus' feet touched the floor and the hammer returned to her hand before Hystar could notice that the spell had become inactive and his guard was still lowered.

"Well played, but inside an academy, the Headmaster is a god!" Hystar let go of the spear and it bolted on its own against Solus. She tried to dodge but discovered to be ankle deep in the stone floor.

The spear struck at her chest at the same time when Hystar shield bashed her and a pillar of pure Spirit Magic erupted from the exposed power core, hitting her in the back.

Solus coughed out a mouthful of blood, painting the gemstones of the Mouth red and losing her focus. The spells she had kept at the ready faded, leaving her only with the enchantments of her equipment and of her tower half available.