Esteria's heart pounded as she faced Vincent, the man who had once been her closest confidant and now stood as her greatest adversary. The battlefield around them was a cacophony of clashing steel and cries of combat, but in this moment, her focus narrowed solely to him.
"You've grown stronger," Vincent remarked, his voice carrying a mocking lilt. "But strength alone won't save you."
Esteria tightened her grip on the hilt of her enchanted sword, feeling the warmth of its magic resonate with the fire within her. "I don't need saving," she retorted, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside.
With a swift motion, Vincent drew his blade, its dark metal gleaming ominously. "Then let's see if you can withstand the darkness."