Stepping back onto the ground, Li Rinaldo caught the scent of burning dust and the distinct smell of ozone from the beam weapons as he narrowly escaped being pierced like a honeycomb. He shifted his attention from the danger he had just evaded, moved his gaze from the ground beneath his feet, and focused his calm and deep eyes on Li Lin, who was hovering in the air with a blank expression, pausing any further action.
"This guy is more troublesome than I imagined."
A similar sentiment resonated within both of their hearts as the intense, yet unsuccessful attacks made them more cautious and scrutinizing of each other.
Li Lin's calm and thorough crimson eyes accurately and correctly fixed on Li Rinaldo. The loss of the FAU (Following Assault Unit) caused him to reassess Li Rinaldo's capabilities, which were obviously underestimated based on the speed of his dagger and the silver-white one-handed sword he wielded.
