The first anomaly occurred from the bloodstain nearby, emitting a strange odor. This 'trace' was left by the attacker who previously attempted to ambush Double Leaf from behind, only to have themselves shredded into blood foam by a point-blank large-scale vacuum blade during the attempt. However, at the instant Double Leaf received Motan's message, that bloodstain seemed to come alive, swirling into a scarlet whip and slicing towards Double Leaf... aiming for the empty ground behind her.
At the same time, the three individuals previously struggling and on the verge of defeat due to the invisible waves of wind element suddenly accelerated, expanding their distance by at least 200% compared to half a second ago. In unison, they drew out two radiant magic scrolls from their sleeves and tore them open without hesitation.
