The Frozen Healer: Celia Hui vs. Vikas Prius

The arena buzzed with anticipation as the announcer's voice echoed through the stadium.

"Next battle! Celia Hui, the gentle yet fearless wielder of Heal Mana, versus Vikas Prius, the relentless master of Ice Mana! Let the match begin!"

Celia took a deep breath, her golden hair flowing in the wind as she stepped forward, exuding a calming presence. Her green aura shimmered softly, embodying life and renewal. In contrast, Vikas stood tall, his piercing gaze cold as his frosty mana formed ice crystals beneath his feet. His pale blue eyes locked onto Celia, analyzing her every move.

"Let's see if your kindness can withstand the cold," Vikas said, his breath visible in the sudden chill.

Celia smiled but remained firm. "Healing isn't just about kindness. It's about resilience."

The First Strike

Vikas wasted no time. He extended his hands, and jagged ice spikes shot toward Celia with lightning speed. Celia reacted swiftly, vines bursting from the ground, twisting and wrapping around the icy projectiles, breaking them apart before they reached her.

Vikas narrowed his eyes. "Not bad."

He raised his hands again, forming a massive ice spear in mid-air before launching it with incredible force. Celia leaped back, her healing mana forming a protective barrier. The spear shattered against it, sending a cold shockwave through the air.

Celia's Counterattack

Celia extended her arms, and emerald energy spread through the battlefield. The ground beneath them cracked as roots and vines surged forward, wrapping around Vikas's feet. He tried to move, but the vines tightened, restricting his movement.

"Tsk," Vikas muttered. He froze the vines solid, then shattered them with a swift kick before dashing toward Celia. His hands glowed with icy mana, preparing a direct strike.

But Celia was faster. With a flick of her wrist, she summoned a burst of rejuvenating energy, creating a shockwave that pushed him back.

Vikas skidded to a halt, his expression hardening. He slammed his hand onto the ground, and a wave of freezing energy spread outward, turning the entire battlefield into a slick sheet of ice. Celia struggled to keep her balance as the temperature dropped dramatically.

Taking advantage of the moment, Vikas formed a blizzard around himself, his figure becoming a blur of frost and wind. He lunged forward, delivering a series of rapid ice-infused strikes. Celia dodged and countered, using her agility and healing aura to keep up, but the relentless cold began to slow her movements.

Celia clenched her fists. She couldn't afford to lose.

She gathered her mana, and suddenly, flowers bloomed from the ice, their glowing petals absorbing the frost. Vikas's storm began to weaken as her healing mana countered his cold domain.

With a graceful leap, Celia closed the distance, placing her hand on Vikas's chest. A pulse of golden energy exploded outward, sending him flying backward.

Vikas hit the ground hard but quickly rolled to his feet. He exhaled sharply, then raised his hands once more. A towering wall of ice formed behind him, shaping into a massive lance of frozen mana.

Celia, seeing his final attack, summoned all of her energy into one last move. Her entire body radiated with a brilliant green light, the air around her humming with power.

Vikas roared as he launched his ice lance straight at her. At the same time, Celia extended her hands, releasing a wave of life energy so powerful that the ground burst with vibrant flowers and vines, engulfing the ice attack and absorbing its power.

The battlefield exploded in a fusion of light and ice, a dazzling display of mana colliding.

When the energy settled, Vikas was on one knee, breathing heavily, his ice completely neutralized by Celia's power. The announcer's voice rang out:

"Winner—Celia Hui!"

The crowd erupted into cheers. Celia smiled warmly, stepping toward Vikas and offering her hand.

"You fought well," she said softly.

Vikas looked at her, then sighed and took her hand, standing up. "You're tougher than you look."

Celia chuckled. "And you're colder than I expected."

The two exchanged a nod of mutual respect as they exited the arena.