I shot forward to face the last two attackers. The woman with the electric energy whip and the man with the tonfa—or side-handle baton.
The electric whip lashed out with surprising speed, leaving a blue trail in the air. I dodged, feeling the air near me vibrate with electric energy. The man with the tonfa immediately closed the distance, his rapid combos fast and precise, targeting joints and vital points.
They were strong Rank A Awakeners. Their combination of long and close-range attacks was effective, and at full strength, they might have been a serious challenge.
But I didn't have time for a drawn-out game.
When the electric whip lashed again, this time I didn't fully dodge. I raised [Mindrender], letting the whip coil around the blade. Electricity jolted through my hand, making my muscles twitch, but I held on. Then, with all my strength, I pulled.
