A hush fell over the crowd, and their eyes glazed over the arena where the two candidates stood a few meters around each other.
Although the atmosphere was still, the faint ripple of wind brushed against the tension.
Jin and Tania's gaze were locked, their uniform and hair fluttered gently by invisible hands that were ready for conflict.
Above them, the sun glared fiercely, eager to see the battle.
Tania gripped her staff tightly, and then a gust of swirling wind coiled around her, kicking up dust and gently enveloping her in a protective cage.
Her green eyes burned with determination as she shifted her stance, prepared to receive the recoil.
On the other side, Jin stood still, unbothered by the change, while tapping the primal mana in his surroundings.
The mana around her stirred and awoke from its slumber, growling in protest but tamed unconditionally when it entered his pores.
[Elemental Enhancement activated]
