"Let the fight begin!"
The ground beneath Possum shattered as he launched forward, erasing the distance between them and leaving a trail of hot steam in his wake. His arm vibrated so violently that steam curled around it as his fist whipped towards Zephyrion's head.
'Fast.'
Faster than Arcturus. But Zephyrion's eyes could still follow him.
'Good. Let's see how strong.'
Zephyrion deepened his stance and drove his fist forward to meet the attack.
An explosion of sound and dust blasted outward upon impact, breaking the ground beneath them and sending a violent shockwave through the arena. The runes covering the walls and ceiling immediately blazed to life, absorbing the worst of the force.
Several soldiers and apprentices shot to their feet, staring into the cloud of dust with wide eyes. Only the commander's expression was different, his earlier grin fading slightly as his eyes narrowed.
