After nearly an hour of dodging the enemy's rapid attacks, the pace of the battle seemed to have stabilized, yet the intensity remained palpable. Daniel, his face focused, took a step back and then suddenly stopped.
"Elise…" he said, his tone serious. "Do you think the author made it clear that this story is intended for audiences under 18?"
Elise, flashing a slight smile, replied after a fraction of a second, "Yes… playing along with your antics, and after all these jokes, I think it's fine. The author made sure not to cross the forbidden line."
Daniel nodded with confidence. "Okay, that works…" he murmured. His gaze shifted toward the magical rift, still active before them.
Mina, closely following the scene, let out a soft breath. She exchanged a look with Elise, both of them questioning the next step of the plan.
"Daniel… you know what you're going to do, right?" Elise asked.
"Yes…" he replied. "It's worthy of an anime hero. I'm going to use the special technique everyone knows."
A shiver ran through Elise and Mina. Both knew how dangerous this technique could be, not only because of its sheer physical impact but also for the potential backlash on Daniel himself.
"Don't push too hard…" Elise warned.
"Don't worry, I've got this. And if there's a backlash… Elise, be ready to be surprised."
With a fluid motion, Daniel teleported behind the enemy. In the next instant, an almost tangible silence filled the scene. The two girls blinked, trying to guess what had just happened. The energy around Daniel seemed to vibrate, yet no one could determine the full scope of his next action.
And now… readers, it's your turn!
Do you think Daniel succeeded with his technique?
What is this mysterious technique he used?
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