Bang!
A transparent but tangible wave of sound energy slammed into the automaton, sending it skidding. It quickly stabilized itself, then stabbed forward sharply.
Aina's eyes shrank as she saw over ten spear mirages approaching her, all looking real.
She raised her sword and waved it chaotically, trying to guess the real one before it reached her.
Other spear mirages dispersed upon contact, and she quickly found the real one. However, it was already too late.
The spear dug into her shoulder, eliciting a startled yelp from her. She staggered back, then fell to her knees, blood spreading from the wound.
["Examination Complete. Result: Defeat. Margin - 9.82%"]
The automaton removed the spear from her body, allowing her blood to stain the stage.
It turned away from her, then returned to being inactive alongside its mates. At a signal, Aina was carried off the stage, her wound tended to by the healers in the Training Facility.
