As the battle continued, Cruzer found himself completely engrossed in the lessons the Shadow of the Returnee imparted.
Despite his growing mastery over spatial magic, he hadn't yet managed to land a single hit on his opponent. The shadow seemed to effortlessly anticipate his every move, evading or countering each of Cruzer's strikes with fluid precision.
"Do not be discouraged," the Shadow of the Returnee said, its voice steady. "You are learning, but there is still much more to grasp. The true power of spatial manipulation lies not only in offense but also in movement—using space itself as your ally, a tool to navigate and control the battlefield."
With those words, the shadow began to move in a way that seemed almost impossible, as if it was phasing in and out of existence, traversing the chamber with blinding speed and agility.
