Decision

Sylas blocked a blow with his forearm, the clash causing his skin to deform and his bones to nearly crack. However, it was all under his control. 

His skin almost rippled. With a step back, he dispersed much of the damage and sidestepped, unleashing a fist into the side of one of his sneak attackers. 

He found himself having to hold back as the control he had over his body was quickly reaching frightening levels. If he killed these few too easily, then his plan with the Basilisk King might be exposed ahead of time. 

However, these five, or rather the three that were attacking him for now, were only helping him. 

Because of them, his "retreat" had come to a stop and he was now getting closer and closer to the front line of the Celestial Republic army.