As the battle raged on, James found himself facing off against Malakai. The sorcerer was powerful, and James struggled to keep up with his house spells.
But James refused to give up. He remembered the words of his mother, "A Guardian's strength comes from their heart, not just their magic." With newfound determination, James focused his energy and launched a powerful attack.
Malakai stumbled backward, caught off guard by James's sudden surge in power. James took advantage of the momentary distraction and pressed his attack.
The two of them clashed in a spectacular display of magic and might. James's mother and Ariana joined the fight, taking down Malakai's minions and providing James with the support he needed.
In the end, it was James who delivered the final blow, striking Malakai wi
