It was like certain street dance steps—if one's skill and experience were great enough, they could create the illusion of walking on air, or of moving forward when they were actually retreating.
In essence, it was a trick of the eye, exploiting certain glitches in the brain's perceptual patterns.
Just a moment ago, Ellick had used this very footwork technique to deceive Pat, creating an illusion of distance that made him lose his balance.
Once Fang Zhen identified it as an advanced technique rather than an Extraordinary Ability, he relaxed.
Ellick's footwork was truly exquisite and masterful, a sight to behold. It was a skill that could only be achieved through long, arduous years of honing and refinement. Its effect was exceptionally brilliant; he moved with ease even while being besieged by six members of the Whig Society, at times even seeming to toy with his opponents as if in a game.
However, Fang Zhen wasn't afraid of Ellick's tricks.
