Serpent current reserves: Approaching the threshold where combat effectiveness would begin seriously degrading.
The Wolverine intensified the earth assault, with earth projectiles becoming faster and more frequent.
"Took you long enough to figure it out," Min called cheerfully. "I was wondering how many elements you'd try before going with the obvious answer!"
"I was being thorough," Ren responded with mock dignity. "Some of us value complete data collection over rushing to conclusions."
"Some of us also value winning before opponents burn all their resources," Min countered. "But sure, let's call it 'thorough investigation' instead of 'overthinking.'"
Even in competitive battle, their friendship came through in the easy way they needled each other.
But the humor didn't reduce the seriousness of what came next.
