"My boy, why would I get rid of my enemies gift when I can turn it against them." The man said, raising an arm. The darkness held in Thomas' arm began running through his body, in what was likely a very painful process, probably as bad as when the man had removed the Sign from Amaya's heart." Now, if we distribute this throughout your body evenly, you should have an easier time control it, get an overall boost to your abilities, and be able to hide it much more easily. Not a bad bargain if I say so myself.

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Joshua and Lucus were caught in the middle of a fierce battle, Joshua trying to hold Lucus back and keep him from harming the weakened Amaya while Lucus did everything he could to do just that. Spells and blades of wind where flying all over the place as a result.

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The cloaked girl laughed as something caught Ascot midflight and slammed him into the ground. Whatever it was, it was solid unlike Satoko's powers, and Ascot would feel the object yank him to the ground. Belle's projects would be intercepted midflight and knocked aside before several object hit in her response, drawing blood from her arms and legs as the girl laughed even more, apparently taking delight at the sight.

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"He was foolish to try and use Fire against me." The elven girl said, her tone flat and monotone" Those flames will burn his mana and once that's done, destroy his ability to channel it, forever stopping him from casting spells. From what we know that would make him utterly worthless to you.

Now, prepare to die."

With that a full blown collum of flame erupted from under Jake, with only a split second warning for him to dodge, Even if he did, he was unlikely to come out unscathed. Assuming he survived, the girl would charge him and begin a furious assault on him, give him little time to counter attack and focus only on defense.