Bab 178: Strategic Thinking

Tristan shivered, his complexion pale as he grappled with the bone-chilling cold. He had exhausted his magic power, channelling it into a series of defensive sorceries. While they provided some protection, they couldn't shield him completely from Diana's devastating [Frigid Annihilation] spell. His dwindling magic power left him weak and on the brink of collapse. Tristan faced imminent defeat at Diana's hands, which would mark the Storm Faction's first loss in the Tower Selections.

However, no one regarded his potential defeat as a source of shame. Tristan's performance had exceeded all expectations and left everyone in awe. His mastery of powerful plant-based defensive sorceries astonished them. Despite his lower power level, he withstood Diana's relentless onslaught with brilliance and perfection. It was regrettable that he wasn't an elite apprentice like her. Given sufficient magic power, he could have fought to a draw this time.