In the observatory, the battle raged on.
Sarah's wand blazed with pink light, her Heartstorm Tempest raining down on Gea in relentless waves. Each blast pushed the demoness back, but only a step. Gea's dark barrier absorbed most of the damage, her smile never wavering.
"You're wasting your mana, little girl," Gea purred, deflecting another volley with a flick of her wrist. "All that energy, and you've barely scratched me."
Sarah's breathing was ragged, her transformation flickering at the edges. "I've got plenty left! Don't underestimate me!"
But her wand flickered. A blast sputtered and died before it left the tip.
Lisa's eyes widened. "Sarah, you're out!"
She sprinted to Sarah's side, her mint-green wand glowing. "Mana Transfer!"
Blue energy flowed from Lisa's wand into Sarah's, replenishing her reserves. Sarah's transformation steadied, but Lisa's own glow dimmed in exchange.
