He activated [Enhanced Speed], his movements becoming a blur. He leaped over the leg sweep, caught the descending club with one hand while using [Shadow Manipulation] to create a dark barrier that blocked the thrown dirt, and then used [Phase Step] to pass through the charging warrior like a ghost before snapping back to solidity.
"Better!" he called out, and there was excitement in his voice now. "Much better! Keep it up!"
The warriors pressed their advantage, emboldened by the fact that they'd actually forced him to use multiple abilities at once. Kelvin, having recovered somewhat from the energy drain, rejoined the fight with renewed determination. He coordinated silently with three other spear-users, and they created a cage of thrusting spears that came from all four cardinal directions simultaneously.
