"Holy freakin' crack," Silvermist muttered under her breath, her chest tightening as her wide eyes darted desperately from one blur to another.
She strained to follow the fight, but the sheer speed was beyond human comprehension. All she could see were flashes — violent bursts of light as steel collided with raw mana in midair, sending sparks scattering like swarms of fireflies trapped in a storm.
The cavern trembled beneath their clash. The echo of each impact resonated deep in her bones — metallic shrieks and thunderclaps blending into an overwhelming cacophony.
Every second, a shockwave pulsed through the air, forcing Silvermist to stumble back and shield her face from shards of shattered stone and the swirling dust.
At one moment, Xavier's form materialized just enough for her to catch a glimpse — his crimson hair trailing like liquid fire as he brought down his massive silver blade, its edge crackling with destructive magic.