Darius lifted his arms slowly. "…Let's test it."
He swung his claw forward.
The air split. Sharp claw waves shot straight toward Dahlia.
Dahlia narrowed her eyes. "…Damn it."
Her stance shifted slightly. "How can it be this fast?"
She raised both claws, bracing herself.
The moment the waves hit, her expression tightened.
A heavy impact slammed into her guard, forcing her back a step.
But it didn't stop there. Another wave followed immediately. Then another.
"…Tch." She gritted her teeth, twisting her arms to redirect the force instead of trying to block it directly.
The waves slid past her, cutting into the ground behind her. But even that wasn't enough.
Her feet dragged across the floor as she was pushed back. "…What is this strength…?"
Darius watched her struggle, his expression shifting slightly. "…So this is it."
His voice lowered. "My new strength."
He smirked. "A simple attack is already enough to make you struggle."
