Challenging Grounds of Matrthya

"How the fuck are these things getting through your Domain, Detective?" Cassian shouted, his voice edged with frustration as he deflected a flurry of sharp, slim projectiles. They pierced into Cassandra's Domain like it wasn't even there—something that should have been impossible unless the Domain was broken.

Fortunately, near her body, where her control was strongest, the projectiles couldn't touch her. But Cassian wasn't as lucky. With his Domain still at the first stage, it offered no resistance, forcing him to fend off every attack manually.

Even Cassandra looked troubled, her usually impenetrable Domain failing to block what seemed like nothing more than weak, play darts.

She knew weapons like these existed—they were the reason mages developed power blocks and could stand against the overwhelming, world-bending abilities of Circle Warriors. However, facing them for the first time, she hadn't expected them to make such a significant difference.