Saphora vol.1 Retention
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Tebias just barely dodged a swift-moving shard of ice, which was aimed for the center of his forehead. He had pivoted to the right, narrowly avoiding the fatal contact, but grazing the side of his face in the process. He chuckled as he panted, raising his hand to wipe the blood. She, on the other hand seemed to be untouched by his flames. She stood once again in a non-confrontational stance, her hands still wielding spheres of water.
“I almost believed that shot was meant to kill me,” he chuckled, tightening his fist. There was a cold sweat on his forehead.
“Next time I won’t miss.”
Tebias smiled.
“I still don’t see why you’ve chosen to stay on a side that is bound to fall.”
“Save it, Tebias. I’m not the one out of breath.”
Tebias ground his teeth as they gritted. His smug grin couldn’t hide the fact that he was getting weaker. He may have been strong enough to defeat Saphora at the level of power she was currently at. But at his current stats, he was nowhere near powerful enough to take down Hydra, and he knew it. She knew it.
“You’re not fooling anyone, Tebias. You’ve been on this planet without Vasuki for years now. I’m surprised you’re able to walk, let alone summon fire.”
“If you know my condition, why are you holding back? Why not just kill me?”
Hydra was silent for a brief moment, catching the attention of Tebias.
“Because although we will kill you all if we have to, we do not have the desire to. But I have given you your last warning.”
“What chivalry … Even after all your precious kingdom has faced? What it’s lost? How is it doing without its king, I wonder? Vida must be feeling weak herself without the presence of her beloved,” Tebias jabbed. Hydra’s eyes narrowed.
“Watch yourself, Tebias. You have no right-“
“I have every right!” Tebias bellowed with sudden rage, his hands tightly wound into fists. Hydra was taken aback by his swift change in speech.
“At one time, perhaps. But your mother brought her misfortune on herself. The right is no longer yours. Nor will it ever be.”
Tebias scowled, his hands igniting as his eyes squinted in fury. He’d be damned if he was hearing the truth. They were all keeping him from his truth. His salvation.
“Even if it’s from the pits of hell, I’ll see that you all burn.”