Be Observant

As Atticus's spinning kick aimed for Jared's right side, anticipation hung in the air.

However, before the brutal strike could land, Atticus's eyes widened as a blue translucent barrier flickered to life, effortlessly intercepting the devastating kick.

Before Atticus could understand what was going on, Jared immediately countered.

A rocket like punch shot forward, appearing almost instantly in front of Atticus's airborne form.

This exact situation was among the scenarios in which finding himself in a dangerous situation would trigger what Atticus had chosen to refer to as an instinctual response.

Every single time he had fought someone or something stronger than him, every time he had sparred with Magnus, which always ended up with him unable to lift a finger, Atticus had always experienced this feeling.

It wasn't planned; in fact, Atticus didn't even have any idea when his limbs started taking action.