BOOM!
BOOM!
BOOM!

Lightning strikes rained down relentlessly, forcing Leon to move constantly. He couldn’t pause for more than half a second before another strike would land. A single hit would be enough to decide the outcome of the duel.

Even as he dodged, Leon’s mind raced, searching for a solution.

Should I use the Shadow of Sumeru?

No… no, that won’t work. The basic version forms quickly, but it’s too fragile—it won’t hold up against these lightning strikes.

If I upgrade it to the intermediate form, it’ll take at least three seconds to prepare… but two seconds …