What kind of nonsense was she saying again? Rita decided she would look it up after the match.
Clearing one's mind was basic training. Whether in alchemy or combat, it was essential.
Once Rita fully focused on the fight and pushed the clock out of both her sight and awareness, she felt it immediately.
Her speed was coming back.
Maybe only to fifty percent of normal, but it was far better than before.
However, Absurd Story was still not "unsealed."
Because it had never been sealed.
Under hypnosis, she had used her own settings to disable its passive effect.
The hypnosis had already taken hold. She could not undo it.
Partial recovery was not enough.
She was still being pushed back.
With her vision gone, she could only rely on instinct and sound to track Lightchaser's movements.
And Lightchaser, as a legendary assassin, could move without disturbing even a breath of wind if she wished.
Flower Crown Murder scattered.
Rita used the petals to search for her.
