Aurora picked up Ruth and went inside the cave, she sat there with Ruth in her arms struggling with every breath, her complexion got pale, and her eyelids seemed a weight to her, barely able to focus on the light she could glance was touching Aaris standing in front her, protecting her.
Niran announced Cold Promotion against him, he had no remorse or regret for doing so, after how Aaris prioritized Ruth over him, the only thing that went into Niran's mind was to take the first rank.
"I hope you are ready, and I prefer you don't hold back." Niran freed his mana in his body and the air around his body started glowing lightly in a golden tint.
"Yup, come at me whenever you want." Aaris took his stance and rigged his body with his mana.
"Before our fight, let's place a bet against Rise," Niran smirked.
"What kind of bet?" Aaris asked,