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The eighth rule of surviving in Liqueur: never save trump moves.
The first strike of White Cloud, imbued with Tusk and the Demon Arrow, was Keter’s ultimate move. It was the only technique capable of completely piercing the Divine Ironblood Physique’s ninety-two-layered shield. Keter made sure that Hyperion was conscious of White Cloud and the Demon Arrow. Because of that, Hyperion remained wary of it the whole time. And by discovering Ironblood’s weak “tail,” Keter planted a second seed of caution in him.
Keter deliberately dragged the fight out, as that was the only way to get the moment he wanted. He endured and endured until Hyperion’s vigilance peaked and, conversely, his mental reserves hit their limit.
If not for Decameron and the Oath of Death, I couldn’t have used this strategy.
Decameron wasn’t fighting, but his mere presence pressured Hyperion. Without the artifact, the Oath of Death, which split damage between its wearers, he couldn’t have lasted until now—until the moment Hyperion would finally be willing to accept ...
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