Scarlet knew that if she didn't stop this phantasmal spirit, the team would suffer devastating losses.

Her Wildfire Spear erupted in crimson flames more intense than ever before. She became one with her weapon and shot forward like a meteor, meeting the descending energy blade head-on.

"Scarlet!" Adam shouted, but it was too late to stop her.

Spear and blade collided with a deafening explosion and blinding light.

Scarlet grunted as she was thrown backward, blood trickling from the corner o