Something pierced through the air.
Varesh's pupils contracted.
His Sword Body reacted before his conscious mind could while his Sword Mind took control of his body.
His torso shifted slightly.
That was all.
He didn't retreat.
He didn't attempt to dodge completely.
His instincts told him something extremely dangerous was coming. If he tried to flee, the attack might follow him.
Therefore, he made the only decision that was safe and possible in that instant.
Let it hit.
Puff!
A spectral arrow suddenly pierced through his chest. It was as if it had manifested from thin air.
Varesh's body trembled and his eyes widened. The arrow had entered from the front, piercing straight through his body and emerging from his back.
Just above his heart.
Only a hair's breadth separated the arrow's trajectory from his heart.
Blood immediately spilled from the wound.
The spectral arrow remained lodged in his chest for an instant.
Its surface was covered in mysterious runes.
Then—
