Ran surveyed the chaos erupting from Rui's body, his trained eyes tracking the dangerous patterns of energy.
Silver-white celestial energy and crimson chaos power slashed against each other like dueling blades.
"I have to—" he muttered, calculating the risk. Another violent pulse knocked a shelf of artifacts to the ground.
With a deep breath, Ran pushed forward into the magical storm.
The conflicting energies lashed at him, cutting into his robes and skin like invisible knives.
He ignored the pain, focusing only on reaching Rui.
"Hold on!" he shouted, wrapping his arms around her convulsing form.
Her chaos energy burned against his skin, leaving angry red welts wherever it touched.
Ran pressed his palms firmly against her back, channeling pure celestial energy directly into her core.
His jade-green aura flowed into her, creating a buffer between the warring powers.
