Edward was first into the swarm of burning undead.
His Lightning Steps briefly drowned the hiss of the flames as he zigzagged past Rooks and other rankers, driving his spear through Ignis Caro heads. The blade sank deep; the skulls burst into blood and torn flesh, their shapes ruined.
He smirked. That's how it should be. I am the fastest ranker right now. I'll stop this threat and Rank Up.
Thunder boomed with Edward's declaration. He flickered across the battlefield and struck from odd angles, breaking enemies down.
Each thrust shattered a part of an Ignis Caro and knocked it back. Other rankers, especially those used to his style, closed in on the staggered undead and carved them apart.
Edward glanced right and smirked. Chaewon cut with ruthless efficiency, taking heads before any damage could reach her. She skewered the heads and split them in half, making them unusable to Ignis Caro.
