The moment Neraxis's words fell, the space around them distorted.
Immediately, Evangeline emerged, holding her crimson sword as she proceeded to strike the black-haired man straight in the chest.
He flew backward, impacting a nearby stone structure. However, from the dull sound, it was clear he had somehow managed to negate the damage completely.
"So no peaceful negotiations?" Evangeline asked with a smirk.
"Nope." Neraxis shrugged. "He just wanted to capture me and kill me.. Not a very fun time, if I'm being honest."
"You left me alone again," Ariella said, appearing through the spatial crack she had created. "Do you know how many annoyances I had to deal with?"
"A lot...?" Neraxis tilted his head, avoiding the incoming kick.
He caught her delicate foot and gently twisted her around, now standing face to face.
