Noxtis felt the air get incredibly cold, incredibly fast as he neared Jack. 'To think that this cold could affect me so much. I thought my earlier two attacks were slower than I was used to. What a tricky bloodline to fight against.'
Even though the distance between the two wasn't that large by any means, the instant between their eventual meeting was enough for Noxtis. He hurled Nightfall forward with all his strength, leaving his grip and splitting the air every so slightly in front of him.
The act shocked Jack as he never expected his opponent to let go of their deadly weapon, and he faltered in his steps in that small moment of hesitation and doubt.