Not a second after Azriel said those words, he felt Lioren's fist shoot toward the back of his head.
Without thinking, Azriel's body moved on its own.
He dodged left, turned sharply, and summoned Void Eater into his hand. Mana coursed toward the soles of his feet and through his tendons as he propelled himself forward, striking at Lioren with a sweeping slash of his katana.
Lioren moved with eerie calm.
He sent out another right fist.
His knuckles collided with Void Eater.
The impact rang out between them as blade and fist parried each other, forcing both of them to skid backward. Azriel slid farther, stopping only one step away from the edge.
'W-woah…'
His heart lurched.
'I take it back. I don't like this place.'
"Azriel! W-what the—what is happening here?"
Lumine emerged from the tunnel, sweat clinging to his skin. He looked breathless, but the moment he took in the open cliffside, the ocean beyond, and the sight of Lioren and Azriel clearly locked in battle, he froze.
