As the phoenix lunged at him, Kain quickly redirected his Vespirae to create a swirling vortex of wind similar to what they'd produce when ejecting their stingers, hoping to disrupt the trajectory of the fiery assault. Likely due to the familiar movement of the wind, their creation of a vortex was more seamless than the shield.
The phoenix opened its beak, unleashing a torrent of fire that rained down like a meteor shower.
Kain narrowed his eyes, feeling the heat wash over him as he leaped to the side. The flames scorched the ground where he had just stood, and the force of the attack sent some of the Vespirae tumbling through the air. But he had anticipated this moment.
