A blazing red wave of sword energy surged violently in a single direction. As it tore through the air, it obliterated everything in its path, roaring with a deafening boom.
Clayton, who hadn't noticed the attack at first, was startled by the sound. He turned just in time to see the destructive force barreling toward him.
Acting fast, he cast a defensive spell.
"Water Magic: Wave of Water!"
In an instant, a massive wave materialized from thin air. But this wasn't ordinary water—it was deep blue and unusually sluggish. Clayton had deliberately adjusted its viscosity and density to maximize its impact absorption.
It was like catching a marble with a thick cloth rather than letting it shatter against glass.
The two forces collided.
Schlomp.
Rather than a loud explosion, the impact produced a heavy, muffled thud. The sword energy slowed as it pushed into the dense water, gradually worn down by friction.
