Serena's body traced an arc through the air, and fresh blood splattered onto the ground, leaving a striking trail. He crashed heavily into the defensive magic barrier set up by Alan, producing a muffled impact. The barrier's light flickered a few times as it withstood the shockwave, but Serena's body was still bounced back several meters before finally collapsing limply onto the ground.
August stood among the group observing the battle from the air, his brow furrowing slightly. He had originally held expectations for Serena; after all, Serena was the leader of the Four Gods of Ishgar and a powerhouse known as "God Serena." Yet, the scene before him left him disappointed. Serena had proven so utterly vulnerable before Laxus, unable to withstand even a few rounds. August shook his head, his internal estimation of Serena plummeting.
"It seems the so-called 'God' is nothing much after all," August murmured softly, a hint of disdain in his tone.
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