Lian's Intervention

With a sinking feeling in her heart, Aria knew that she couldn't keep up the fight much longer.

Thorn's stamina far outmatched her own, and if the battle continued, he would emerge victorious by default. She realized that perhaps that might be what he was counting on– to outlast her in the battle.

Gritting her teeth, Aria made a split-second decision. With a surge of determination, she unleashed her most powerful wind-element Skills, pouring every ounce of her remaining strength into one final, desperate assault.

The desert air crackled with elemental energy as Aria and Thorn clashed once more, their Skills colliding in a dazzling display of power and prowess.

But as the dust settled and the echoes of battle faded away, it was Thorn who stood triumphant, his broadsword raised high in victory.