Chapter 55 "The Battle's Turning Tide"

Veer had intentionally refrained from using his mana in Alyssa's presence, a strategic decision aimed at protecting her. His plan had been to draw the Whip Warrior away from Alyssa before eliminating him. However, his intentions were abruptly disrupted when Veer spotted a razor-sharp wind blade composed of mana hurtling toward him.

With lightning reflexes, Veer leaped aside, narrowly avoiding a direct hit, but the wind blade grazed his shoulder, drawing blood and causing him to wince. "Ugh," he grunted in pain.

"What madness is this? Could it be Tejas?" Veer pondered as he glanced in the direction of the blade's origin.