Roselle watched intently, her eyes sparkling with admiration. “Wow, Vuldo’s sword magic is so pretty! It’s like a magical garden explosion. It takes my breath away!”

  Risebelle glanced over at Roselle with a small smile and her arms folded. “I hate to admit it, but you’re right. Vuldo’s magic does have a certain beauty to it…. There’s something captivating about the way those petals dance…”

  Roselle nodded. “It’s not just powerful; it’s like a work of art!”

  Risebelle's smile faded. “Don’t get too carried away, Roselle. If Rawna loses, you might end up facing her next. And don’t forget, she’s got the Spear of Destruction. If Vuldo manages to beat her, I wouldn’t like your chances against that kind of power.”

  Runebelle quietly joined Roselle and Risebelle in the stands. Her presence was unnoticed for a moment. It was Roselle who first noticed her and approached with concern in her eyes. "Runebelle, are you feeling better?"

  Runebelle nodded her head slowly with a gloomy face that was slightly more sad than usual.

  Roselle wrapped her arms around Runebelle and said, "Its okay, Runebelle. You did your best out there, and we're all proud of you."

  Runebelle leaned into the hug, finding comfort in her sister's embrace.

  In the arena, the battle between Rawna and Prince Vuldo continued.

  Rawna, with the spear of destruction in hand, unleashed powerful energy strikes, aiming to overwhelm her opponent. Vuldo, on the other hand, used his control over floral magic to create barriers and launch petal-based attacks.

  Rawna recognized the threat and focused her destructive power even more. The energy within the spear of destruction intensified, creating a deadly aura around her. She swung the spear with precision, sending a wave of destructive force toward Vuldo.

  The clash between the destructive energy and the protective petals created a display of colors and power in the arena.

  Rawna gathered her magical energy into her hands right afterwards, forming a condensed and potent bolt of destructive power. When she unleashed it, the bolt surged forward, moving with incredible speed.

  The destructive energy within the bolt was an abyssal crimson. It left a trail of vibrant hues in its wake.

  However, what made this attack truly made this attack dangerous was its ability to split into a doppelganger version as it advanced. The duplicate attack followed closely behind the initial bolt, mirroring its path and power.

  The first bolt struck Vuldo's petal barrier, causing an explosion of colors and energy. Vuldo struggled to maintain his defenses against the overwhelming power of Rawna's attack.

  The second bolt, the doppelganger, followed closely behind, further complicating Vuldo's attempts to protect himself

  Feeling the intense pressure from Rawna's dual attacks, Prince Vuldo knew he had to respond swiftly to protect himself and regain the upper hand in the battle.

  “Rekka Suru, Sword magic level 2!”

  The energy around Vuldo began to surge. He channeled his sword magic to a higher level. The air around him became charged with power, and the vivid petals of roses, lilies, and irises swirled around him with increased intensity.

  With Rekka Suru at level 2, Prince Vuldo wielded his sword and pointed it towards Rawna. The swirling petals of roses, lilies, and irises coalesced into a concentrated mass, creating a beautiful and mesmerizing floral sphere.

  "Blossom's Embrace!"

  The floral sphere shot forth, spinning rapidly as it closed in on Rawna's incoming Crimson Doppelganger Bolts. The destructive power of Rawna's attacks met the enchanting petals of Vuldo's Blossom's Embrace.

  Amid the clash, the floral sphere expanded, creating a protective barrier that absorbed the destructive force of the Crimson Doppelganger Bolts and transformed it into a beautiful display of color and light.

  Rawna’s face changed to one of slight anger. Vuldo remarked with a knowing smile, "I can tell, Rawna. You're frustrated, aren't you?"

  Rawna glared towards him. "Don't get too comfortable. You may be able to keep up, but you won't break through my defenses that easily."

  Vuldo nodded. "You're right. Your skin is like a fortress, but I've known you long enough to find a chink in that armor."

  “Rekka Suru, Sword magic level 3!”

  Vuldo elevated his Sword Magic to its maximum power, level 3, the swirling petals around him intensified in beauty and brilliance. The arena itself transformed into a stunning flower garden. The petals expanded, spreading across the battlefield and enveloping the entire area in a breathtaking array of colors and fragrances.

  Vuldo took a deep breath. "This is the only way, Rawna. I didn't want to admit it, but it seems things haven't changed. I'll break through your defenses with all I've got!"

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  Vuldo, with a graceful motion, sent forth a powerful wave of flower petals towards Rawna. The petals swirled and danced through the air.

  Rawna raised her fist and concentrated her magical energy within her knuckles. An intense indigo beam of non-elemental magic gathered before her, causing the air to tense and crackle with energy. She unleashed the beam, aiming to counter Vuldo's petal assault.

  The two opposing forces clashed with explosive power. Rawna's indigo beam intersected with Vuldo's swirling petals. Resulting in an explosion of magic.

  Vuldo pushed his Rekka Suru to its limits, pouring his magical energy into the sword magic. The petals that surrounded him began to swirl faster and brighter.

  “Blossom’s Resurgence!” Vuldo proclaimed, raising his sword high.

  The massive flower’s surged, and the petals expanded outward, sending out waves of revitalizing and protective magic. The petals created an aura that shielded Vuldo from Rawna’s attacks while simultaneously enhancing his own power.

  Rawna, undeterred, summoned her own energy. The Spear of Destruction crackled with dark power. She unleashed crimson energy around her spear into a single, powerful bolt, aimed directly at the heart of Vuldo’s floral masterpiece.

  The protective flower shielded Vuldo, but the sheer force of Rawna’s attack shook the very foundation of his defense.His cape fluttered within the wind. Vuldo gritted his teeth and strained out more and more energy into the technique. The pressure of his power surged, causing the air around him to vibrate.

  Vuldo stepped back and swung his sword. He unleashed a powerful wave of enhanced petals that surged towards Rawna.

  Rawna made a fluid twirl of her spear. She took a deep breath and muttered to herself, “Enough of this.” Her Spear of Destruction began to glow with a deep, ominous dark energy, pulsating with power far beyond what she had used before.

  Rawna swatted the petals aside effortlessly with the spear. She stared at Vuldo with a steely gaze ’It’s over, Vuldo. There was never any way you could stand up against a goddess item, especially with your limited power… once you get past the initial defense and the attacks to keep your opponents at bay, your garden becomes nothing more than a flower show.”

  Rawna knew she had to hold back her full strength to avoid killing her opponent. She wrestled with the spear’s energy, which was attempting to draw more power from her, creating a shocking yet manageable pressure on her arm.

  Rawna’s spear approached Vuldo. The moment seemed to stretch into slow motion. Vuldo’s face was etched with surprise, but his surprise quickly shifted into a confident smirk.

  With a commanding shout, he declared, “Enclosed Garden!”

  In an instant, the flowers that had been swirling around Vuldo and the arena came alive. They detached from the ground and spiraled toward Rawna and Vuldo, wrapping around them in a mesmerizing display of colors. The petals fused together, forming a massive sphere that surrounded them both.

  The sphere of flowers began to rise, lifting Rawna and Vuldo high into the sky. The audience gasped. The sphere grew larger and more vibrant, its colors creating a breathtaking spectacle against the backdrop of the arena.

  When the sphere reached the barrier which surrounded the arena, it erupted with a powerful explosion. The flowers burst outward in a dazzling shower of petals, scattering into the air in a beautiful yet devastating display. The petals rained down like confetti after the destruction.

  The flower garden that had once surrounded them vanished, leaving behind a sea of delicate petals drifting through the air.

  When the petals settled and the dust began to clear, both Rawna and Vuldo were revealed. Vuldo looked on with a smirk, which shifted to widened eyes when he saw Rawna. Rawna, while visibly injured with numerous cuts and abrasions, presented a peculiar sight. Her blood was a shade of black.

  Vuldo muttered to himself, "Black blood? This is unusual, even for a demi-human like Rawna. What is the meaning of this?"

  Rawna, despite her injuries, glared at Vuldo.

  Vuldo's mind flashed back to their teenage years, a time when they had trained together. He remembered how he would often try to cut Rawna during their sparring sessions but found it nearly impossible. His younger self was easily frustrated by his repeated failures.

  In the memory, young Vuldo’s sword clashed against Rawna’s tough skin. He spoke in annoyance, "Why is your body so hard? It's impossible!"

  Young Rawna responded with a giggle."Maybe your sword is just too dull, Prince Vuldo."

  Vuldo unleashed Rekka Suru at stage two for the first time. His sword moved with incredible speed and precision, and the petals surrounding the blade danced in a mesmerizing whirl. This time, when he struck Rawna, her blood was a deep, vivid red.

  The memory echoed in Vuldo's mind while he contemplated the enigma of the black blood he had just witnessed

  Rawna's head tilted back slightly. "Are you going to attack me, Prince?"

  Vuldo gave her a sharp glare. He thought, ‘I don't know what happened between then and now, Rawna, but something definitely changed about you. And it's not for the better.’

  Vuldo dashed forward and said, "Rawna, do you remember the time when we sparred as teenagers? Your blood was red back then. What happened to you since then? What have you become?"

  Rawna remained silent. Vuldo’s implored further, "What has that evil witch done to you, Rawna?"

  Rawna finally gave a response. “You’re concerning yourself with the wrong things right now, Vuldo. Focus on the fight."

  She began charging up the Spear of Destruction. Vuldo remembered the conversation they had when Rawna first arrived at the arena. A heavy sigh escaped his mouth.

  Rawna's aura grew increasingly ominous. She channeled more and more power into the Spear of Destruction. The very air around her appeared as if it were a see of darkness. The amount of power she was unleashing was enough to cause distortions in her surroundings. The audience in the stands felt the pressure of her magical might, and a hushed silence settled over the arena.

  With a malevolent aura surrounding her, Rawna declared, "The Spear of Destruction knows no equals. Its power is not merely a physical attack; it is capable of erasing one's entire existence. I hope you've come prepared for that possibility, Vuldo. Up until now, iv’e been holding back its power, but against you, I’ll have to unleash my restraints.”

  “I have to protect myself,” Vuldo said. He raised his sword and called upon his magic. “Fourfold Blossom Defense!”

  First, he summoned a barrier of rose petals. The petals formed a dense shield around him, creating a sturdy, protective layer against the impending attack.

  Next, he invoked a layer with lilies, creating a curtain of light that expanded outward.

  Following that, Vuldo called forth a swirling vortex of irises. The vortex spun rapidly, creating a barrier of magical wind that would be capable of intercepting Rawna’s destructive energy.

  Finally, he activated a protective dome made of enchanted flowers which encased himself in a floral sphere of magic.

  Rawna raised the Spear of Destruction high, channeling its full, unrestrained power. The spear crackled with dark energy, and the arena was once again enveloped in a veil of intense pressure of darkness.

  “I hope you’re ready, Vuldo,” Rawna said, “This is the true power of the Spear of Destruction. Let’s see how your flower defenses hold up against it!”