by Guest 17th February 2014, 9:35 am
As expected, the cards did very little. Still, it had given Marick the chance to make some distance and that's all he was really after. "Oh Marick, the point of this isn't to beat me. Part of it is for me to see where you stand. If anything, you're the one that shouldn't be holding back"
The solitaire laughed in response. "I'm more than aware that I'm not expected to win. To beat you at my current level would take a miracle or a major screw-up on your part, neither of which I'd be willing to bet on." he replied coolly, a smile crossing his face as Zenshin surged forwards on the assault. The Wizard Saint was fast, perhaps a little faster than expected. Nonetheless Marick was as ready as ever. Just before Zenshin started his strikes, he threw up two cards as shields and jumped backwards, waiting for his guildmaster to strike through the 'barriers'. Zenshin struck horizontal through the first, then vertical through the other. Marick watched the Recreater's motions and predicted the third vertical strike, bringing his own blade in to meet it. He parried the blow somewhat, barely getting clear, although at the expense of his blade as it returned to his sheath due to the damage sustained. With no weapon in his hand and little time to react, the card mage attempted to sidestep clear of the fourth strike, only to receive a slash across his left arm at his failed attempt. Still, it was nothing too serious and he would continue regardless.
He still had two cards left in his hand, and now was the time to utilise them. Both were spells Zenshin would recognise, as Marick started off with playing the 7: Water Pulse. As the jet of water headed for Zenshin, the Solitaire would then cast the 6: Fireball. This time however he held the fireball in his right hand, using it to engulf the hand and forearm in flames before punching the ground. The fireball flew across the ground before appearing beneath Zenshin's location and firing upwards, attempting to pincer the Sabertooth guildmaster between the two attacks, all whilst Marick maintained his distance.
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MP: 80 (-15%)
HP: 90 (-10%)
Discard Throw - 1 post cooldown
Card Shield - 3 post cooldown
Fireball - 2 post cooldown
Water Pulse - 3 post cooldown
7 posts until Quick Shuffle.