The Physical didn't let up, he kept punching, each blow hitting harder, the shield cracking with each impact.
The Mystical girl's lips thinned as she fought to hold the shield. But she didn't just defend.
With a sudden pulse of green light, she released the shield entirely, letting the force of his punch throw her back.
She turned the momentum into a spin, her foot lashing out in a roundhouse kick that slammed into his ribs.
He grunted, but his face didn't change. He caught her foot with one hand, twisting it and yanking her forward. She stumbled, but her hands were already weaving another spell.
A flash of green light erupted between them, and the Physical was forced to let go as a whip of pure energy cracked across his chest.
The crowd was on their feet now, cheering and shouting as the two fighters fell back to catch their breath.
Sweat dripped down the Mystical girl's forehead, but her eyes were bright with the thrill of the fight.
