Silvith now fought with one arm pressed against his chest. He gritted his teeth after each deflection. The force of the attack reverberated down his blade. The rest of the squad didn’t fare any better. Vanima felt like they were only messing around with the warriors.

Fariane had taken center point with Ievis and Saida on either side, with Penelo and Asena in the back offering support. The new leader of the Shadow Breakers hadn’t held back, either. Eye blazing white with energy. Vanima could see the elf react before the enemy even moved.

Sacrificing part of her ability to deflect hits off her fur, Vanima increased her speed yet again. Blurring up and over his strikes, claws extended, and she slashed into a gap in his armor near the shoulder. Satisfaction at hearing him grunt in pain for...

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