Zelriane cringed as his lower shin struck the barrier, but quickly dodged Oz's next blow, swaying his entire body to the left and regaining his balance. He lashed out, launching his right arm forwards, but the attack hit nothing. An afterimage struck through Oz harmlessly, and Zelriane appeared behind him once again, aiming for his legs for a second time. This time he paused mid-kick, wary of the oncoming barrier. [color=007236]"Nostalgia is not befitting of power."[/color] He rose both his hands, diagonally pointing his fingers upwards and pulling his leg back into a half-kneel. [color=007236][i]"Akari"[/i][/color] Zelriane's entire body coated itself in green energy as he prepared to turn himself into a light-speed knife, just as he'd done earlier with Bruce.