The battlefield seemed to be still as we faced each other.
Around us, fighting continued, but everyone was aware of the central confrontation.
Hope vs. Corruption.
"Last chance to surrender," I said. "Walk away. Live."
"Surrender?" Seraphine laughed.
"Child, I've been playing this game for centuries while you've barely been alive for three decades. You can't beat me."
"Watch me."
I struck first, channeling Moonbane through my blood into pure destructive force.
Silver-white energy lanced toward Seraphine.
The priestess blocked it casually, dark magic meeting light in a clash that sent shockwaves across the battlefield.
"Stronger than I expected," Seraphine admitted.
"But still not enough."
She retaliated.
Dark tendrils shot toward me, seeking to control.
I dodged, counter
