Julian's eyes sharpened as he raised his voice. "Enough, Sefi. Release the energy, now!"
Without hesitation, Sefi obeyed. She let go of the lightning raging inside her body, a surge of crackling power bursting outward. But before it could scatter and wreak havoc, Julian moved in a flash. He thrust out his hand, channeling his own energy to intercept and absorb the violent discharge.
The air shook for a moment, then fell silent. The last arcs of yellow light faded into nothingness, drawn into Julian's control until not even a spark remained.
Sefi collapsed forward, panting hard. Sweat dripped down her temple, her face pale from exhaustion. "M-master… I thought… it was going to explode."
Julian steadied her by the shoulder, his tone calm but commanding. "That's why you can't lose focus. Your lightning is destructive, but it doesn't have to destroy you. When I tell you to release it, you release it instantly, no hesitation. Understood?"
