Never in his wildest dreams did he expect Neris would jump so high and perform such a deadly strike.
The sheer momentum behind the attack far exceeded his expectations. Its terrifying pressure descended before the spear itself arrived.
Instinctively, he reacted. This was a moment of life and death, and a single second could decide everything.
"Turtle Reprieve!"
Riven bent his knees and quickly placed the shield flat overhead like a roof, bracing both arms against its inner surface, creating a full body cover.
His body lowered even further.
His feet firmly dug into the broken floor beneath him.
Every muscle tightened.
His entire body became one with the shield.
Everything happened in a blink.
There was no time to think.
Only instinct remained.
Just as he completed the move, Neris' overhead strike arrived.
Boom!
The Silver Crest Guild building shook vehemently, moving back and forth. The tremendous collision echoed throughout the headquarters.
