Maximus managed to hiss through gritted teeth, "You'll never get your hands on the powers of the Celestial Root.”
Celeste's eyes flared with determination as she met his challenge. "And what is it to you? Perhaps you also want it for yourself," she shot back; her voice laced with defiance. The tension between them crackled in the air, a clash of wills that echoed through the silent battleground.
Celeste swiftly pushed Maximus away, sensing that her position beneath his body put her at a disadvantage. Their grapple for control of the Monshaevor continued, each grappling for the legendary weapon, their attention consumed by their clash. Yet, amid this intense struggle, what they failed to recognize was, the chaotic scene was providing cover for another sinister plot to unfold.
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