Just as Dain crashed into the wall, the dark knight let go of the arm.
A loud thud echoed through the eerie silence as the severed arm fell to the ground, blood pooling beneath it like a spreading shadow.
Vale lunged toward the dark knight, fire blazing across his blade as his enchantment activated, the heat warping the air around him.
Just as he was mid-air, the familiar voice spoke in his head.
[ Your Unique Ability Evolved… ][ You receive: Ravenous Flame ]
The blade of Vale's sword collided with the dark knight's, a burst of heat and sparks flashing in the gloom.
"Get Dain out of here!" Vale shouted, his voice strained with urgency, as he continued his fierce duel with the dark knight.
Ayla didn't hesitate. Manipulating the massive student's weight with every ounce of her remaining energy, she lifted him and dashed toward the exit, where Klein stood with a pale expression and clenched fists.
