Lyra stepped into the chain's path, but she stepped into it exactly when and where the weapon would be at its maximum extension, with minimal kinetic energy remaining.
Her crystal staff intercepted the chain at precisely the right angle to deflect rather than absorb the impact, while her body moved in perfect harmony with the weapon's momentum to avoid injury.
The maneuver was so perfectly executed that it bordered on artistic brilliance, drawing thunderous gasps from the thousands of observers who could barely follow the combat's incredible speed.
But Ren had been expecting something extraordinary. The moment Lyra committed to her deflection, he activated abilities he hadn't yet revealed.
His Stage 1 umbral kinephantom panther rune activated with terrifying power. Momentum transfer engaged explosively!
