To his credit, he reacted fast.
He summoned a double-layered barrier, dug his heels in, and roared, "I'M READY!"
She tapped the ground once.
A radiant lance of light arced toward him.
He blocked it.
One move.
Then she reappeared behind him, whispering, "Good effort."
Her palm hit his back delicately.
Two moves.
Fatty was sent flying, his body spiraling through the air like a kicked melon.
He landed face-first with a thud and a groan, bleeding from his mouth, mana core stunned.
Before he could even moan, Professor Orange glided over and gently placed a hand on his chest.
Healed. Restored. Tucked in like she was putting him to bed.
Then she turned to Jiang Xiao Yu, who was already dashing towards her.
Her cloak of water and wind mana shimmered around her, flowing like a storm held in perfect control.
The moment Professor Orange got within range, Jiang Xiao Yu struck first
