Fighting Liliana (2)

The shockwave from the collision of Nightshade and Lilliana's attack echoed across the battlefield, a deafening boom that cracked the earth and shattered distant ruins.

Dust and debris flew into the air, blocking out the fading sunlight. The force of the collision sent ripples through the ground, splitting it apart as though the earth itself recoiled from the impact.

Leo was thrown back. His body felt weightless for a moment before crashing hard against jagged stone.

He gasped, spitting out blood. His arms hung uselessly at his sides; he could feel the fractures in his bones, the burning ache of muscles pushed beyond their limits.

Even with [Regeneration] working overtime, his body was on the verge of collapse.

Nightshade remained in his grip, though barely. His fingers were finding it very hard to grip it. The blade's gleam had dulled, stained with his blood and dust. His vision blurred. His chest rose and fell in shallow, ragged breaths.