Aldrich loosed an arrow, its sleek frame souring through the air toward Kyle.
The previous arrow had exploded upon impact, a nasty surprise Kyle hadn't anticipated. If he hadn't reacted fast enough, that explosion would have gone off right in his face.
He had learned his lesson.
This time, he wasn't foolish enough to try and catch the projectile.
It was possible that this arrow was just an ordinary one, unlike the previous one that detonated. After all, Aldrich's trick required mana, and using it repeatedly would drain him. Kyle reasoned that a smart opponent wouldn't waste resources when his trick had already been exposed.
Also to consider one of the criteria on how to bring the vielbourne to an end.
Still, he wasn't about to take any chances. Whether the arrow exploded or not, the best way to deal with long-range attacks was simple. Don't be where they landed.
He sidestepped smoothly to his right, allowing the arrow to whistle harmlessly past him.
