Cyrus and Sylus worked in perfect tandem to cover each other's blind spots. As Cyrus swung at a trio of approaching deers, Sylus intercepted one attempting to flank, grabbing it by the antlers and twisting, snapping its neck before hurling the corpse into another charging deer. The two shared a brief glance, nodding in silent understanding as they fell into a rhythm. Cyrus would slice through the wave in front of him, then immediately step back as Sylus stepped forward, delivering a fierce double-punch to stagger the next group.
The Winter Deers began unleashing waves of illusions, warping their perceptions and blending into the shadows. But the trio had grown adept at countering these attacks—Sylus emitted controlled pulses of aether at intervals, dispelling the illusions in short bursts. Cyrus and Athena took advantage of these gaps, using the clarity to strike at the deers with heightened precision.
