Thomas stopped at the last tree he stepped, that's when he began searching for his opponent. however, he notice a tree growing in a matter of seconds. Not even life magic can do that. an illusion, perhaps?
"So it's THAT sort of robot, huh?" he cussed under his breath as he fired a vigil onto the ground. he leapt to the next tree, firing another vigil below it. this spell requires activation. hence, a trap card of sorts. he now awaits the machine's arrival.