Steel rang against cursed black in a furious rhythm. Dior's sword came down with relentless force, sparks scattering as Revenant Fang caught the strike. The crowd roared with every collision, the arena vibrating with the tempo of their duel.
Dior shifted. His off-hand rose, wand glowing with dark mana.
"Shadow Blades!"
Black edges of condensed shadow shot forward, slicing through the air in vicious arcs. Even as they flew, Dior's sword pressed on, his assault unbroken.
Noel's grip tightened. Flames erupted around Revenant Fang in a sudden burst.
"Ignition Surge!"
The cursed weapon ignited, its edge glowing crimson, heat waves shimmering across the sand. He cleaved through the shadows, scattering them into embers, and drove Dior back with a blazing strike.
The audience exploded with shouts as fire flared brighter against the surging dark. Dior twisted, deflecting the burning edge, and advanced again. Steel shrieked as it met fire, sparks raining in showers across the stone.
