As both Willow Derlis and Ezra Ashenlocke's eyes locked onto each other, neither of them made the first move.
For a brief moment, the Arena seemed to hold its breath.
The cheers from the spectators were still there, but the two fighters standing on the damaged platform appeared completely disconnected from the noise around them. Their attention was focused entirely on each other, with neither willing to give the other an opening.
KZZRAK!
A lightning-like sound echoed from Willow's left hand.
Ezra didn't need to look to know what it was.
An Alchemy Circle was being formed.
More importantly, Willow wasn't using a clap to begin the execution.
His eyes remained fixed on her.
No-clap ignition.
The thought crossed his mind almost instantly.
Willow had already shown that her Blood Alchemy could be ignited quickly, but the speed at which she could form an Alchemy Circle without the usual movement of bringing her hands together was another problem entirely.
