The sun hung high above, casting soft light over the open clearing where Lucifer and Ruka clashed, their movements swift, precise, and loud with impact. Dust kicked up from the ground with each strike and dodge, their sparring echoing like thunder across the sacred grounds.
A short distance away, Francisca sat cross-legged under a crystal sakura tree, breathing slowly as golden wisps of energy flowed into her body. Her two shimmering fox tails twitched as her aura flickered—heavenly energy wrapping around her like gentle flames, pushing her toward that next evolution… the third tail.
Standing tall, watching everything with a sharp, calculating gaze, was Vulpina. Six majestic tails danced behind her in sync with the wind, her fox ears alert to every movement. Her voice occasionally cut through the sounds of combat and chanting.
"Francisca, steady your breath. Don't force it."
"Lucifer, your left side is exposed."
"Ruka, keep your feet lighter—he's baiting your weight shift."
