The thundering of hooves echoed as Selamei’s black steed began its charge. Its powerful strides sent tremors through the ground, and blue magical energy began to pulse from the lance in her right hand.

“Bind!” Tigria cast her spell, attempting to ensnare Selamei with magical threads, but before the spell could even reach her, Selamei had already closed the distance.

The black horse suddenly changed direction, making a beeline for Lucy.

“Ugh?!”

Clang!

Lucy barely managed to parry Selamei’s lightning-fast thrust with Abyss. The lance spun, and the other end came whirling towards her.

“Tch!”

Lucy swiftly abandoned her follow-up …