The instant the fluctuation of Cognis spread out from the burning area, Cyrus knew he had already lost his chance to dodge.
His body reacted before he could think of another option.
Both forearms crossed in front of his chest and face, while Cognis immediately flowed through his shoulders and down his arms, gathering beneath his skin to reinforce the muscles and harden his forearms as much as possible.
Facing a Sound Alchemist came with several annoying problems, but one of the biggest was the speed at which their Alchemy could be ignited.
Even at the Novice Rank, a Sound Alchemist who wasn't even a Full Alchemist could perform certain Alchemy ignitions at speeds capable of competing with Nature Alchemy Paths, and compared with most other Alchemy Paths, the difference could become troublesome in a direct fight.
After all, sound didn't politely wait for someone to prepare.
Once produced and controlled, it moved fast.
Very fast.
Cyrus couldn't see the incoming attack itself.
