The Earth Dragon Palm surged forth with overwhelming force, sending tremors rippling through the ground as it approached Larcade. August, observing with a steady gaze, nodded slightly, acknowledging the power behind Cruel Eye's attack. Despite being a talented trueblood himself, he recognized that Cruel Eye's mastery of the Earth Dragon Palm was profound, rivaling Gaius's abilities when he was at a similar power level. Larcade, having exhausted his most potent spell, the Incendiary Fireball, was now at a severe disadvantage.
However, just as Cruel Eye readied to unleash his devastating strike, a thick cloud of black soot and smoke erupted from Larcade's position, engulfing the area in a choking haze. Cruel Eye's narrowed gaze reflected his surprise, mirroring the shock of those watching the battle unfold.
