The end of the battle

The battle between Marcus and Lieutenant Emily Wilson was a showdown between two formidable opponents, each on par with the other in terms of both skill and resolve.

The agile and leaner form of Emily stood in stark contrast to the robust physique of Marcus.

Nevertheless, beneath the layers of physical disparity, they shared a mutual resolve that shone brightly in each other's eyes, lighting up the freezing battlefield.

Marcus wielded his Axe with the dexterity of a seasoned warrior, each swing deliberate and powerful in equal measure. Marcus' mana shield absorbed the majority of Emily's blows, and his Axe was constantly deflecting Emily's lightning-fast strikes.

Emily's attacks were relentless and well-trained, but his brain crystal power protected him by surrounding him with a shimmering mana shield.