Early in the morning, Arin's group prepared after alerts from their spies, ready to face the new threat. New intelligence indicated that the Anti-Hero Strategist was personally approaching the city for the first direct confrontation.
Arin gripped his sword tightly,
"This is the moment. We must be both smart and united."
Lyra spoke quietly,
"He knows every move we make. If we're not careful, this battle could be our last."
The Anti-Hero Strategist, a man with cold, calculating eyes, emerged from the smoke and shadows. His movements were calm and precise, yet his threat was such that the group immediately realized the battle went beyond their physical abilities.
Kai stepped forward with his spear, but Arin stopped him,
"This is not a direct fight… we must fight with our minds, not just our strength!"
The Silent Sorceress prepared her magic,
"He is an enemy who tests your mind. Even the smallest mistake will mean defeat. Every move must be unpredictable."
The battle began. Every sword strike, every tactic, every maneuver had to be carefully calculated. The group realized that to confront the Anti-Hero Strategist, coordination and analysis alone were not enough; they had to deceive his mind and make their moves unexpected.
This first encounter was a serious warning to the group: the true enemy was more prepared and dangerous than anything they had faced before.