Maria's Dilemma
After the explosion, once the dust settled, Mira could be seen lying flat on the ground, At a distance, she might look like she had fainted, but with the subtle twitches in her eyes and body, it was clear she was still conscious. However, she looked like a charred piece of meat.
Meanwhile, Nova was kneeling a few dozen meters away from Mira with a large gash that went from her left shoulder to her right hip. Her breaths were rigid, but she otherwise looked fine.
The Elders and other disciples, who were watching this spar, gawked at this sight as they never even entertained the idea that Nova might end up with such an injury against someone 50 years her junior!
Their eyes unconsciously shifted between Mira and Nova, now looking at Mira in a different light.
'It seems the Sect Master has found someone amazing.'