As the tension rose, Katerud and Ragnath charged together, their movements perfectly in sync, while Aeris flew gracefully above, her wings giving her an edge from above.
Behind them, Marina stood firm, her gaze focused on Aizel, prepared to launch her own attack at any moment.
With a resounding thud, Ragnath's gauntleted hands struck the ground, causing a surge of magical energy to ripple through the ground.
In response, an array of deadly earth spikes, their tips gleaming with metallic sharpness, sprouted from the ground and hurtled relentlessly toward Aizel.
Katerud ran alongside the dangerous earth spikes while energy crackled and lightning danced around him. At the same time, he sent bolts of electricity toward Aizel.
Aizel's swift movements allowed him to evade the approaching spikes with acrobatic finesse, and he deflected the incoming lightning bolts with mastery over his own element.