After the first direct encounter, Arin's group realized that the battle against the Anti-Hero Strategist could not be won by physical strength alone. Every move, every decision was under the enemy's mental scrutiny.
Arin slammed his sword on the ground,
"We have to turn his game against him. If we only defend, we will lose."
Lyra nodded,
"We must make our predictable moves unpredictable. He reads our minds, so we must deceive him."
Kai took a deep breath,
"This battle requires coordination more than ever. Every step must be precise."
The Silent Sorceress raised her hands, using light and shadow magic to obscure the group's movements,
"If he cannot predict us, even our smallest tactic can defeat him. Focus and deceive his mind."
Arin and the group employed tactical deception: creating false paths, performing feigned attacks, and giving the Anti-Hero false information. Every move was designed to make him think the group was weak and predictable, while in truth, they were ready for the final strike.
This mental battle marked the beginning of a new phase in Arc 7; a stage where intelligence and strategy determined fate more than physical power and skill.