Ellen x Tamiya Part 2

And it was then that Ellen did something unexpected. Instead of teleporting away or trying another direct attack, she stopped. She stood still in the center of the arena, looking directly at Tamiya, breathing heavily but steadily. The audience fell silent for a moment, not understanding what was happening.

Tamiya hesitated. She clearly didn’t expect this reaction. For a second, the two stood face to face, not moving, just studying each other.

“She stopped teleporting... what is she planning?”

I asked no one in particular, my heart pounding in my chest.

Then, as if something had been decided in an instant, Ellen smiled.

Ellen's smile was unexpected and full of confidence, as if she had finally found a solution to the dilemma she faced. Even with the confused crowd, she no longer seemed to be at a disadvantage. Her posture relaxed slightly, but her sharp gaze remained.