Bab 98: (XCVIII) Freshman Finals (Part Five)

Claire deflected a fireball with her daggers, the heat singing her skin, "We need to get closer," she shouted to Ashe. "Distract him!"

Ashe nodded, summoning a swarm of spirits that darted around Zhenidc, disrupting his concentration. Claire used the opportunity to close the distance, her movements swift and silent. 

She struck with her daggers, aiming for Zhenidc's weak points. The mage reacted, summoning a barrier of ice, the sound of metal cutting ice ringing out in the air. She unleashed a barrage of attacks, smashing the ice as the mage quickly created distance and unleashed a volley of various Spiritual Artes.

"Together!" Kuro called out as he joined the fray, his shields absorbing Zhenidc's elemental attacks, Ashe and Claire nodding.

Zhenidc's spells filled the air with elemental chaos. Fire, ice, and lightning crisscrossed the battlefield, each spell a testament to his control over the elements.