Perhaps the success rate was only 10% - he could only succeed once in ten attempts - but the result was what mattered.
Needham Brown managed to block the attack for Nico Ross.
After the intense explosion, Needham Brown fell backward.
However, the Blade Mantis, finally free from Tiffany Bell's pursuit, went all-out and charged forward, looking to pierce Needham Brown first and injure Nico Ross behind him.
Behind the Blade Mantis, Tiffany Bell tightly gripped a heavy sword in both hands and chased after it through the air, following a winding curve.
The heavy sword slashed through the air, tracing a round arc, aiming for the Blade Mantis's back.
The Blade Mantis dodged slightly.
Tiffany Bell's rare counterattack failed to hit; she only struck an afterimage.
When the Blade Mantis emerged again, it was already behind Nico Ross.
But Nico had already completed his turn and raised his right arm to support a shield.
