>>5311838>>5311838The world becomes mute and devoid of noise, the blonde swordsman has his life flashing before his eyes as Zodd's closed fist swings down on him to crush him flat, feeling Farnese's hesitant spirit pushing her further into the fight, your spiritual vision informs you of what she's been up to.
Several blurred out scribbles are written with chalk on the floor, at least 9 circles were scratched before she decided on a spell, energy absorption would be ineffective, invisibility wouldn't work on animal hybrids, intangibility requires you to stay inside the circle. Sealing Zodd is the right call, but her shaky hand made her miss the incantation a few times before she could properly draw the right runes.
The marks of sealing coupled with rejuvenation? Is she thinking of reverting Zodd back to his humanoid form? That would greatly reduce the punch from Zodd's blow if he hits Serpico, yet that's not a gamble you're sure on taking when you can already see him coughing up blood.
You lock eyes on Farnese as she locks onto yours: Absolute terror is all that reflects. She knows she's dealing with a great level of magic to which an advanced magician would quickly empty his stamina with. Hell, even at your peak, you doubt you could abuse this technique, her doing this could easily knock her out or drain her without the spell happening.
Yet this is exactly what you need. Gunpowder is nearly visible as you see the dragonslayer's wielder climbing the steps towards the last floor. She can't fumble this up unless she really wishes to.
Before returning the favor to Serpico and slumping your way into the chandelier to either impale Zodd's fist, or get crushed along with your ally, you have enough time to send some thoughts to Farnese as she placed her hand on the marks.
>Do it!>What are you waiting for!?>Move out, Guts is coming.>Whatever happens, I'm giving you a kiss if we live through today.>Write-in. 