It appeared not only had his spear mastery and intent improved, but even his steps and movements became more direct and faster. He moved closer, like a ghost, although he lacked their ethereal constitution to fully implement such movements. That was why he took a more direct route, prioritising speed as his most necessary element.
He matched the echo's speed, his movements and spear operating in their own in perfect synergy. With the combination of battle lust and frenzy, he drove the monstrous echo to the back foot.
And finally, June witnessed something odd. The malevolent spirituality of the surroundings churned around Warden just as they did around the ghostly echo. She did not know if he realized it or if he was still fighting on instinct, but the more he fought, the more the malevolent energy swirled around him, being absorbed into his body.
