Eiko limited herself to silence when she saw I was still alive—albeit barely. She could sense my weakened state from that distance and felt pressed to hurry up.
Still, could she rush the battle that was about to unfold?
"Troublesome," she clicked her tongue assessing the man before her. He was strong—as strong as she was. He also seemed more experienced, since the way he carried himself spoke of unwavering confidence, despite her arrival.
Could she beat him in her weakened state? Even I wondered; when my vision stopped shaking and I could look forward.
Eiko stood in the small crater her arrival had created. Her figure remained unmoving and she merely stared at Sir Vex who also had his blade unsheathed. The night sky had started to roll in, meaning less visibility.
The other soldiers who had been sent flying like me formed an arc behind the Ragi who only raised his hand, ordering them to hold their peace.
