Half an hour ago...
*Whooosh*
Eliza and her brothers, along with most of Marcus's men, can barely register Arthur's movement as he dashes toward the young Master Drummond. He moves as fast as the wind, a blur of blonde hair with a gleaming sword in hand, cutting through the air toward his target.
*Shoosh*
But Marcus is no stranger to speed. As a Rank Four Champion, he easily matches Arthur's agility—far superior to the weakened mayor of Lakeview that Arthur had previously faced, thanks to his mother's interference.
'Don't underestimate him!' Nyx warns in Arthur's mind, fearing he might be too bold by confronting Marcus head-on, especially with the Champion's venomous lizard lurking close by.
'Don't worry, dear. I have a plan,' Arthur replies calmly, fully engaged in a direct fight with Marcus.
*Woosh* *Shooosh*