Evan’s Defeat, A Startling Change

As the lights once again shrouded the sky, Joe, Layla, Emilia, and the others looked up with worry-filled eyes, hoping that the result wouldn't be too catastrophic.

'Shit! That was far too powerful, can he resist it?' Joe thought to himself as his arm that held onto his arc shield trembled when he looked up.

Even Rick, who was usually indifferent to most things with the utmost confidence in Evan's skills, had a tinge of concern in his eyes.

'I can feel his life force; it's greatly diminishing... this isn't good.' Emilia thought as her eyes showed a look of fear.

"Evan, please be alright..." Layla muttered in a soft voice as she stared at the scene.

Breya stared upward in silence but said nothing; she merely glanced towards Rick, who seemed to have sensed her stare; the two looked at each other before nodding as they started to gather their battle energies.