The Lux paused in its tracks after the resulting shockwaves rendered its detection methods useless. Its silvery blue form flickered in the cascading bursts of fiery light and sound that echoed endlessly across the dark expanse, as if there was no wall or ceiling within reach for them to bounce off of, only the ground.
It was clearly disoriented, swivelling its head erratically as if it tried to regain its bearings amidst the chaotic vibrations. The overlapping shockwaves threw its perception into disarray though, and for a brief moment, Alex felt a rush of vindication.
But there was no time to celebrate.
'This is my only chance!' Alex reminded himself, gripping Virtue's Edge tightly.
The sword pulsed faintly in his hand, producing some small vibrations that were too small for the Lux to pick out amongst the myriad of shockwaves Alex had caused.
In an instant, every muscle in Alex's body coiled like a spring.
