While most of his old friends had improved quite a lot, their combat style hadn't changed too much.
At least, Dilan was not surprised to see them using certain combat styles. They suited their personality very well. The only surprises were probably Rory and Victoria.
Instead of fighting with grandeur, or big attacks such as huge blood-ice walls, or by releasing a tremendous amount of bloodlust, it looked almost like Victoria had become mute and reserved.
She didn't use much mana to attack, but she always killed her targets. It was almost as if a shadow had been released to eliminate her opponents, just to be never seen on the battlefield.
Victoria was extremely fast and her attacks were subtle but deadly, ending one opponent after another. She had, by far, the most combat experience and it looked like she didn't really need to undergo basic training about how to fight properly. Her flaws were much subtler and it was quite hard for Dilan to perceive them in certain circumstances.