Malti was able to detect the incoming attack thanks to his collar's effect, sensitive winds. The enchantment allowed Malti to feel the air around him as if it were an extension of his body.
She threw herself to the side desperately, not having any spells ready right away. The wave of fire passed inches from his body, before the blast spell mixed with the flames detonated and engulfed Malti in flames.
Her skin burned as the flames covered her, preventing Malti from seeing or breathing. She activated her armor's defensive enchantments and rolled across the floor to douse the flames.
Black smoke billows from her body as she stands up, only to see Athos' left fist inches from her face. Athos didn't stay still after releasing the wave of flames and rushed to cover the distance between them.
