Warden moved first.
"Spirit Art, Tempest Technique, Sequence #7: Wind Blade!"
The attack launched with practiced efficiency—a compressed air current shaped into a cutting edge that sliced toward Eru with speed that would challenge most Bronze-rank Searchers.
Rey sidestepped smoothly, his enhanced perception making the attack appear almost slow despite its objective velocity. But he deliberately allowed his movement to look slightly rushed, as though he'd barely avoided the strike.
"Good reflexes," Warden observed, immediately following up with a second technique. "Spirit Art, Construction Technique, Sequence #6: Stone Pillar!"
Earth erupted beneath Eru's feet, attempting to trap him in place while Warden positioned for a more devastating assault. Rey vaulted backward, using just enough Ether to clear the obstruction without appearing superhuman.
