The very next second, both of them began falling from the sky. The black wings on Valentine's back had already vanished, dissolving into nothingness, while Azaron had ceased flying through gravity manipulation. At this moment, gravity as a concept reasserted itself, forcefully dragging both of them back toward the earth below. Even so, neither of them slowed their assault. They continued to exchange attacks midair without hesitation, without restraint, and without a single thought spared for what awaited them beneath.
Within mere seconds, they reached the ground. Their feet slammed into the earth below, carving a massive crater as they sank into it without any attempt to cushion their descent. Sand, stone, dust, and shattered rock thundered upward in an explosive wave the moment they landed, the impact echoing across the surrounding landscape like the roar of a falling star.
In the next instant, screams pierced the air.
