The fourth Guard of Ash moved forward from behind the third Guard just as Ezra began descending through the air.
His timing was precise.
While the third Guard was recovering from the previous exchange, the fourth had already moved into position to continue the attack.
Ezra landed on the poles, his feet settling onto the narrow surfaces one after the other.
He regained his balance almost immediately.
The poles were narrow enough that a careless step could throw him off balance, yet he stood as though he had landed on solid ground.
He did not need to look down.
The fourth Guard was directly in front of him.
The man thrust his wooden staff toward Ezra's torso, using Cognis to strengthen his arm and increase the force behind the attack.
His muscles tightened as he drove the weapon forward, the tip cutting through the air toward Ezra.
Ezra stepped backward across the poles.
His eyes remained on the incoming staff.
