C31 CHAPTER 31: ENCOUNTER WITH RIVAL VARIANT SPARK USER

The mist thickened as the shadow approached, revealing form and detail in fragmented glimpses. The Rival Variant Spark user emerged, tall and imposing, energy pulsing in jagged arcs that resonated differently from any spark Lyria had felt. It was not just strong—it was precise, deliberate, and aware of every subtle movement in the Trial Grounds.

Lyria’s Link Spark pulsed violently