But it seemed that the protective charms were still holding firm, preventing Ethan from harming him fatally.
'Too troublesome.'
So, the standoff dragged on, both sides testing each other's limits—talismans clashing against shadows, fire and force colliding in bursts of light and darkness.
Each strike shook the air, leaving crackling energy hanging between them.
And this commotion didn't go unnoticed.
Residents peeked through half-open doors and cracked windows, disturbed by the sudden chaos that shattered their once-quiet building.
Their eyes widened in disbelief at the sight before them—something far beyond their understanding.
It felt unreal—like a scene straight out of a science fiction movie, where people could command the elements themselves.
The older ones hid, trembling, locking themselves away from what they couldn't understand. But the younger ones couldn't look away.
