Chapter 21
"Again."
Paul attacked.
Irregular.
Unpredictable.
But this time—
Rudeus didn't hesitate.
His body moved—
Without needing full understanding.
A feint came—
He ignored it.
A real strike followed—
He adjusted instantly.
No delay.
No confusion.
Paul's eyes widened.
He's not reading me…
He's responding in real time.
That was worse.
Much worse.
Because it meant—
There was no pattern to exploit.