The vines did not grow from the ground but extended from the space behind her, as if connecting to some deeper place.
The vines multiplied, becoming denser, intertwining, winding, and stacking around her, eventually enclosing her within a giant flower bud.
The flower bud was semi-transparent, with Vera faintly visible inside.
Her body glowed slightly, the light emanating from within her, passing through the textures of the petals like dawn piercing through clouds.
Her arms slightly spread open, her head slightly tilted back, as if welcoming something.
Adrian stepped back a few steps, retreating to the edge of the battlefield.
His Water and Fire Elemental Spirit hovered beside his shoulder, its red and blue lights flickering alternately, but much dimmer than before.
He raised his hand, conjuring a giant Fireball, and hurled it at the airborne dragon.
The Fireball collided with the scales on the dragon's chest, exploding into a cluster of scarlet sparks, then extinguishing.
