Unlike the Goblin Lord, who was currently reeling from shock, anxiety, and a creeping sense of unease, Gauss found himself growing increasingly comfortable as the battle dragged on. At this stage of the fight, the momentum had slowly shifted away from the Goblin Lord and into his hands.
Speed alone might not determine the outcome of a battle, but it did grant the luxury of choice—the freedom to either press the attack or disengage. After all, if he couldn't win, he could always run. Thus, when Gauss realized his speed now surpassed the goblin's, his mindset inevitably shifted.
