Pocket of Time

Ray quickly sidesteps as Alvaro dashes at an overwhelming level of speed past him, swinging his sword along the way. Ray manages to avoid the blade, or so he thought as he feels blood trickle down his cheek.

'That speed...!' Ray looks back at Brian, astonished, 'He was able to move even faster than I can react to! I haven't activated my abilities yet, but this isn't his full power. Veris has had thousands of years to master celestial force, it would be impossible for him to not be able to give Alvaro a Celestial Form.'

"Do not lose yourself in thought!" Alvaro yells as he dashes again, this time he is even faster so Ray has no choice but to shield himself with his arms.

[Metal Affinity: Metal Skin]

[Empowered Technique: Unbreakable Flesh]

A loud, piercing, clang and scraping rings out loudly as Alvaro's sword collides with Ray's arms. Ray grits his teeth loudly, "Urgh...!"