Chapter 42
Eris moved first.
No warning.
No restraint.
A direct strike.
Fast.
For her level—
Exceptional.
Rudeus stepped slightly.
Not back.
Not away.
Just—
Minimal movement.
The strike missed.
Barely.
"…You dodged."
"…Yes."
She attacked again.
Faster.
More force.
Rudeus raised his hand.
The air—
Shifted.
Her movement slowed.
Not physically—
But relationally.
"…What is this—?!"
"…I adjusted the space."
Her attack stopped short.
Not blocked.
But unable to complete.