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Selene (strained): “No… I won’t… let you…” Zariel starts to move again, his body twitching as he regains more control. His hand lifts, glowing with dark flames, and with a guttural snarl, he sends a shockwave of energy toward Selene. It slams into her chest, knocking her backward. She stumbles, her connection to his mind breaking as pain flares through her. Thalia sees the danger unfolding and shouts, “Selene, hold on! I’ll cover you!” Zariel, now free, grins wickedly as he summons a torrent of fire in his hand. “You’re nothing compared to me, witch.” Thalia draws her weapon and fires, the bullets ripping into Zariel’s side. He snarls, momentarily stunned, but quickly regenerates, the wounds closing almost as soon as they appear. He charges at Thalia, throwing fireballs with deadly pre
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