The Fifteen Showdown!

Akujin had arrived in Danarium, under the guise of a new persona, so the guards couldn't really arrest them for their banishment if they didn't know who it was. The large figure arrived in front of the castle of Danarium and stood near the gate looking up Sarah, it was someone they had met before and numerous times before in the Isthmus; recognizing them was easy. "I am here, Number Thirteen of The Fifteen. Choose your location for battle now, Number Fifteen."
(Akujin)

For each of the days, she spent some time in Danarium, it being the spot that was requested. She felt kind of nervous, considering this person might be levels of strength ahead of her. Though, she would remain on alert, for when number thirteen showed up.

Suddenly, she turned to the large figure, who was introduced to be number thirteen. They were...so big! Dammit, she didn't expect to face what seemed like a brute. No...maybe she needed to look past that a little bit.

She let off a soft nod. "Number thirteen, huh?..." She would remain silent for a couple seconds. She tried hard to keep her determined face. "Alright, then come with me 'ta the field." She turned around, and began to walk.
(Sarah Dra Perrafin)

Approaching the field, she let off a soft sigh. She wondered to herself what pushed her to join the fifteen. Was it that she felt like she needed the respect? No, she had all the respect that she needed. Maybe she didn't want to be called weak in this world.

Either way, she needed to clear her mind, she needed to focus on the fight. She let in a deep breath, and gripped the staff behind her. She tightened her grip, then pointed it to the sky. What would almost looking like her pulling her power from the sky, a stroke of lightning came from the sky, hitting her staff and going through her body.

An aura of holy lightning surrounded the girl. The held the staff forward. She wanted to stay confident, and she could too. She didn't need to have a reason to hold back, but every reason to push on. She released her breath. It almost felt uneasy.

No. She held steady. "Alright...don't hold anythin' back, else this won't be fair!"
(Sarah Dra Perrafin)

Akujin pushed back their cape to reveal a shortsword,  Hrunting, and unsheathed the beautiful blade. The shimmering Mithril was light and moved through the air as light as a feather. The various runes became active and the brilliant light shimmered over the area.  "Make no mistake, Sarah, I am Number Thirteen for a reason. You face, Seona Mabella Tsuchi. As official members of The Fifteen, we are not allowed to hold back, I expect you to bring forth all the skills you possess in this battle, and I shall do the same."

With the introductions finished, a strike of lightning slammed upon the area. The great wings of gold, black, and green flowed outwards. The Khabiir Siera half-shift was revealed and gave off a terrifying scene for any who dared to mearly watch over the battle. The mesmerizing jewel, Draconic Aegis, shined brightly as the internal roar of the fallen Omega Dragon blistered outwards. Flames began to scorch the ground as the monstrous entity stood over Sarah's form with the blade pointed at her.

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The flowing cape of the Tsuchi clan came to a halt and died with the wind. When the wind finally ceased, the large armored figured, Seona, dashed towards Sarah and the battle was ready to begin. This was a collision of Valmasia's Top Fifteen. True battle was only to be witnessed when the supposed best compatible combatants of Valmasia went toe to toe.

Thirteen vs Fifteen | Seona vs. Sara | Blazing Hearts!
(Akujin)

The battle had begun and their burning resolves met in equal portions. The flaming ground was seered and ash was produced over the area. The large entity had taken very little damage from the first round of their combat and was using their own Holy Magic mending ability to swiftly close the minor wounds and remove scratches from their person, it primarily aided them in ignoring pain, however. This gave her a distinct advantage over the woman and the wards cast off by Hrunting provided more than adequate defense against her holy lightning magic.

"Number Fifteen, you must be capable to do more than this. Take me seriously."

The woman stated boldly before flapping the large wings and returning to her original position. The burning ground was called out of existence as the cognitive casting was cancelled, effectively ending the flames, and allowing the flames to merely fade away and leave the ground as it was. The challenge of holy magic was not enough to be used against her, not by itself. The strikes of lightning were literally fearsome, but without an additional kick behind them, they still faltered.

The blade was raised with the runes shining once again. "Come, let us fight." She finished.
(Akujin)

Almost immediately overwelmed, it seemed. I mean, she was a mere human girl, but she had to be capable of much more than what she showed. Was her anxiety really starting to get the best of her? No, there was no way of that. She had barely handled any hits on the giril, before completely being thrown back.

She ran through the ground, and landed for a moment. Though, for a few seconds, she didn't get up off the ground. No, there was no way that was enough to keep her down.

It almost looked like the entire field was empty. She wasn't in a dream or something, right? It had to be...her dad was right in front of her. Kevin slowly approached Sarah. Sarah's eyes completely widened, as he didn't have the weird glow when he was a spirit. Was...was he real? Was dad actually back? "Dad!" She ran towards her father. But, the moment her hand touch him, he turned into a small pile of ash, most flowing down and between her fingers. She fell to her knees, staring at the pile for a moment...

Suddenly, her eyes reopened. She for a moment, didn't know what she was doing. She turned her head, to look at her opponent. She remembered. She gripped the staff lightly in her hand, and slowly arose from the ground. She turned around, with her eyes narrowed.

"Ah'll be damned if that is all ah have!" She held her forearms at her side for a moment, before it seemed the electric current had grown. But...it honestly wasn't that much. "Lets go!" She kicked off of the ground, lightning surrounding her feet. She didn't want to go down without a fight.
(Sarah Dra Perrafin)

Akujin laid down more assaults upon Sarah Perrafin as their battle continued. Their magic clashed and a brilliant display of prowess was shown off before the final strike was planted. Flames, lightning, holy magic, and water magic flew off as the battle raged. The area was pretty destroyed, but holy magic helped in cleansing it back to its original state before it was finally restored. Akujin came to a full stand and turned to face Sarah. Their golden optics glared upon her and a casual sigh escaped.

"Mmm, you have been defeated Sarah. Though, I heard that we were all in-store for a promotion due to Mitsuhide's leaving of the tournament. Congratulations for your promotion, Number Thirteen." Akujin stated towards the girl. The runes on the blade were still shimmering and the ward had managed to dispel a majority of the spells launched towards it and reduced their overall damaging power to mere miniscules. Even then, Sarah's output was impressive and healing -had- to be done to remedy the strikes.

With it completed, the blade ceased its shining and was sheathed once again. The large, armored, woman turned around moved her cape. "I will be challenging Paz Hirano for her ranking soon, if you wish to possess another promotion, accompany me and challenge her afterwards. You are powerful, stronger than many others I have faced. Do not let this battle bring you down. You are a truly commendable magi." The woman finished and turned back to look upon Sarah. "Tell everyone at the Isthmus that Seona is doing just fine, if you don't mind. I believe it's been a long time since I came by to visit, tell Luna I said hello as well."

With her words concluded, she would motion to leave unless halted.
(Akujin)

Despite the boost in her own power, it proved to not do much effect. Her hits weren't as accurate as she would have wished. She had been knocked back like before, and this time, with many burns, mainly on her arms. Though, they were not that severe.

She listened to the girl's words. She...well, she listened well. It was no joke that the human she was, she had great talents. In this instance, it just wasn't enough to beat her opponent. But hey, this was one battle, one person. This didnt need to hurt her pride. The only thing that has ever hit her hard was losing against the now passed Queen of Nostvale. This...no, this wasn't going to hurt her.

She slowly stood up, legs wobbling, but managing to stand. Her staff still laid on the ground, but she glanced up. "Right..." At first, she wouldn't take her words seriously. But...she could sense the slight tension in her words. She meant it. Her eyes only widened for a moment, before she let out a smrik. "Right. This is only one battle. There are more fer the future."

She wondered why she mentioned Seona, but for now, she wouldn't realize why. "Ah will." She wondered, and knew the reason now. It only made her smirk more, despite the pain she was still in. "Alright, then. Goodbye." She sat down, letting out a deep breath. Holy magic would surround her body, slowly healing her wounds.
(Sarah Dra Perrafin)