[b]Flame[/b]

It looks like Karnariel has won but I notice he doesn't relax his stance. Instead he remains alert. It presses me to do the same. I engage my sixth sense and keep my ears perked for the slightest change in vibrations, air pressure, or any other atmospheric differences that might give an attack away.

In a decidedly defensive maneuver, one ball of blood I use to form a shield around Karnariel. Its thicker consistency should slow any attempted attack down enough for him to react. The other ball of blood transforms into blood arrows around me. They rotate at high speeds providing both a shield and a split second counter should Valkyrie reappear.