20demayo Chapter 626 Second Stage Startings
Chapter 626 Second Stage Startings
Rosana glanced around, disoriented, and her vision filled with a dozen other arrows, golden shafts of light now hovering all around her. A sinking feeling settled in her stomach—she needed a plan, and she needed it fast. Her thoughts were interrupted by the faint sound of clapping from below. It was Yun-Jin, her eyes focused and determined, the sound like a harbinger of what came next.@@@@
Suddenly, the arrows shot towards her, each one faster than the last, leaving a streak of golden light in their wake. Rosana reacted on pure instinct, heat flooding her veins as she channeled the flames in her hands and thrust herself upwards, attempting to dodge the incoming attack. Her body twisted and spun, flames propelling her just enough to evade the immediate strikes. But there was no respite, no chance to breathe.
"I got you," Yun-Jin's voice echoed, firm and resolute.
Before Rosana could comprehend what was happening, Yun-Jin appeared above her, eyes locked onto hers, filled with a fierce intensity. There was no hesitation—Yun-Jin's fist came down, slamming into Rosana's back. The impact sent Rosana hurtling toward the ground, a pained gasp escaping her lips.
The ground rushed up to meet her, and Rosana braced herself for impact, her mind racing. As she collided with the forest floor, the ground beneath her cracked, dirt and leaves scattering in every direction. Pain shot through her, but she grit her teeth, forcing herself to focus.
"Does that make it two or three hits?" Yun-Jin called out as she landed gracefully a few feet away, her voice carrying a hint of amusement. She held out her hands, and golden light flared to life, a near hundred arrows forming around her in a mesmerizing pattern.
Rosana groaned, pushing herself up on shaky arms. Her vision blurred for a moment, but she caught sight of Yun-Jin, her posture confident, her eyes glinting with excitement. It wasn't mockery—Yun-Jin was enjoying herself.
Yun-Jin nodded, her lips curving into a small smile. "You too," she replied. She lifted her hand, the arrows shifting, pointing directly at Rosana once more. "But I'm not holding back. Not anymore."
Rosana's eyes widened, and she braced herself, her flames roaring to life, enveloping her in a fiery cocoon. She wasn't sure if she could take another hit, but she wasn't about to back down. She lunged forward, her claws ready, her flames blazing around her.
Yun-Jin nodded, her lips curving into a small smile. "You too," she replied. She lifted her hand, the arrows shifting, pointing directly at Rosana once more. "But I'm not holding back. Not anymore."
Rosana's eyes widened, and she braced herself, her flames roaring to life, enveloping her in a fiery cocoon. She wasn't sure if she could take another hit, but she wasn't about to back down. She lunged forward, her claws ready, her flames blazing around her.
Suddenly, one of the guards' phones began to ring, cutting through the tension of the moment. The guard, startled, fumbled for his device and quickly answered, his voice lowered in respect to the sparring match taking place. His eyes widened as he listened to the voice on the other end.
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"Understood," he said, hanging up and stepping forward. "Excuse me, contestant Rosana and sponsor Yun-Jin," he called out, his voice firm but apologetic, "I have just received word that the second stage announcement is about to begin. All contestants need to be moved immediately for the announcement."