With [Absolute Vision] failing to map the area accurately, Leo was forced to rely on traditional perception, keen instincts, and peripheral focus, to scan the ridge in front of him for signs of enemy presence.
His breath slowed as he centered his footing atop the uneven slope, dagger gripped tightly in one hand as he locked his gaze on the exact spot that seemed the most suspicious to him.
*Shuffle*
Then it happened, he heard a sound come from behind him, as
*THUD*
A blur of flesh and speed exploded from the ridge's left flank, from his blind side, as a pale figure darted from behind a patch of thorny flowers and moved with blinding speed towards Cipher.
"Cipher!" Patricia shouted, trying to warn him about the ambush, however, it was too late.
The tainted human moved like a beast, not a man, darting across the ground on all fours with a hunched spine and limbs bent at unnatural angles, his speed exceeding what most grandmasters couldn't even dream of matching.
*SWISH!*
