But Gary Smith did the unexpected, seizing control of a small portion of the Void in advance, segmenting it and shrinking the combat zone.
If it had been a normal challenge beyond one's rank, it would have been a disadvantage, as it meant forgoing a means of retreat. But Gary Smith took an unconventional approach, casting Flash Magic directly.
Although Oliver Birdfire was at a distance and had not faced the Dusk Flash head-on, he could still feel that the radiance was different from ordinary light, containing soul-shaking effects.
Moreover, the special mirror-like angles of the folds of Void in the narrow space allowed for the reflection of light, maximizing the skill's effect.
To face it directly was like confronting the sun under a helium flash state, where even one's soul would be affected.
