The second maid lunged from Roselia's flank, her rapier thrusting in rapid, graceful strikes. Roselia barely managed to deflect the attacks, her scythe spinning defensively in tight arcs. One strike slipped through, grazing her armor and leaving a faint burn mark.
"Not bad," Roselia muttered, her eyes flashing as she raised her spellbook. She chanted quickly, and the Chains of Dusk erupted from the ground, shadowy tendrils wrapping around the rapier maid's limbs. The maid strained against the bonds, but they held firm for the moment, giving Roselia a brief opening.
The flaming maid didn't let up. She dashed forward, her gauntlet igniting with a Flame Burst Strike that detonated as it neared Roselia. The explosion forced Roselia back, her armor absorbing most of the damage but leaving her momentarily disoriented.