Three Moves! Three Lines! (2)

If successful, this could become a tool for Seth to assert control in the future, preventing Orion from acting without consequence.

Orion nodded at Seth's words before asking, "Am I allowed to use my gift?"

"Of course, you can," Seth responded. "Your gift is part of your strength, so you are allowed to use it." 

Orion nodded in understanding once more. He grasped that this implied Seth was also permitted to use his gift during the test. Whether Seth would resort to using his gift against a 'so-called one-star warrior' was a doubt in Orion's mind. 

Nevertheless, Orion didn't care. Despite the apparent disadvantage in Seth's physical prowess, if Seth intended to hold back to that of a one-star warrior, he planned to go all out and conclude the match within the first move.

As Orion assumed his battle stance, preparing for the initial move, Fifi positioned herself nearby to intervene if necessary.