(Chapter 119) Lightspeed.

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You squint your eyes to see what it is and realize it's him but it's too late. By the time you realized, Cosmin had already sliced through you. He stands behind you. Your body crumbles as it splits into two.
*CORRECT*

RHT: (Another fast one. So annoying.)

You turn around to face Cosmin but he has disappeared from sight.

RHT: (He's using Riqus' darkness to hide his presence.)

You summon your other blade.

RHT: If that's the case...

You ignite your other blade and thrust them both into the ground, causing it to rupture into a massive explosion, illuminating the area.

RHT: Found you.

You dash towards Cosmin and swing your blades. They go right through him.

RHT: What?!
CSM: Missed me by a long shot.
*SLASH*

Cosmin swings his sword and injures your chest. You back up and are cast into darkness again.

RHT: (Dammit, I'm certain my blade connected. There must be something going on.)

You close your eyes and focus on your senses, feeling the air around you.

RHT: (If I can't see you, I'll feel your movements.)

A gust of air comes from behind you. Cosmin appears out of the darkness and swings his blade. You anticipate his movements and block his attack. You counter and swing your blade, slicing his cheek. He disappears back into the darkness.

RHT: (I need to make this darkness disappear somehow. I wonder if my techniques can help. There's only one way to find that out.)

You take a deep breath and focus

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You take a deep breath and focus. A clear image of the battlefield is created in your mind, along with everyone's position. You clench your blades and dash towards darkness. You swing your sword blindly. It connects with something.

RIQ: Ugh! How'd you find me?!
RHT: You can eliminate one of my senses but I still have the other four to use to their fullest extent.

Riqu dissolves into the ground, escaping from your wrath. You feel a sudden change in the areas' temperature. You turn around and block Cosmins' attack. He moves back.

CSM: (She's reacting to my lightspeed attacks whilst not looking?! Just how wicked is she?!)

Cosmin disappears into the darkness. You take deep breaths in order to keep focus.

RHT: (As long as I stay focused, I can envision the battle as a clear canvas. But just defending won't cut it. I have to go on the offensive.)

You locate Cosmin and dash towards him. He is shocked at your approach, swinging his sword in order to push you away. You dodge and get behind him, before swinging your blade and injuring his back. Cosmin dashes backwards and creates distance. You have managed to even out the odds.

End of Chapter 119
"Lightspeed"

[ Rhett has figured out a way to defeat Cosmin and Riqu. How will this battle pan out?! ]

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