Few moments before
When Leon was fighting against Moksh, Rio stared at the halfling who jumped at him. Heath didn't speak, introduced or talk nonsense with him and directly stretched out his claws and ready to slash at Rio.
Maybe he would've taken this fight lightly before, but after seeing Vanessa getting eliminated instantly even after using her best skills, Heath dropped that idea.
'Let's see how many moves I can take.' He wondered in his heart, as he used the elements of wind and nature to increase his speed and strength.
Unlike others his age or in his class, Heath didn't have the arrogance or pride to hope for a win against Rio. Nor did he feel humiliated for a loss.
He was arrogant, extremely too, as it was the pride of the superior bloodline flowing in his veins - but he was also self sincere. He understood his level and strength, and there was no shame in accepting it.