Before Alistair planned any further, the man in red exploded in steam, gas, and mist spewing from the armor, eyes dilated.
Alistair instantly retreated to prevent that deadly speed. However, the remaining survivors charged instead, all wielding red katanas.
Their speeds and numbers reached a range Alistair could only defend.
Source-energy arcs began to emit, suppressing the stormy attacks without end.
Until that person joined.
A spear flew at Alistair's torso, striking at an angle he failed to see.
However, he traced the hidden weapon. His free hand caught the shaft, but the force drove them back.
For a moment, they entered a deadlock.
The 'samurai-like' figure asked, "What kind of enemy are you!?"
Alistair glared. "Life and death."
He twisted the spear and slid through the opening; his blade pierced the man's shoulder, drawing blood.
