The shadow figure himself lunged at me, trying to prevent me from activating my purification spell. Because he really doesn't want me to reach the door and break it open. But because I had already anticipated that the shadow figure was going to do something...
Which made me initiate my counter to that plan of his. That's to use Radiant Light instantly so that the shadow figure would be blinded for a few seconds. Because I don't plan to confront him directly where I know I would lose. Also, it isn't my objective on fighting him at all, what's important is making it out here alive.
It does seem cowardly but all I do is anything to survive... because it isn't just my life on the line here. As there's still Ciaran's life I need to protect. And this time I won't let anyone else die here, not for me.
Just wait, I will be fine and I won't disappoint you again, Ciaran.