The clash of a Creation and a creation of Sword Intent was much more violent than Alex could have expected.
Both he and the Fire Sage were blasted backward, sent enough paces away that they were separated once more.
Alex looked at his cheek where the first arrow had grazed past, then at his shoulder where the arrow had cleanly pierced through.
Neither of those wounds was so bad that he had to stop.
All he really felt was pain, but pain could hardly stop him at all.
The Fire Sage held a pained look on her face, which was to be expected considering she had taken a direct hit to her Creation that was not defended in any way other than by the strength of the Creation itself, which wasn't enough to block the damage from Alex's attack.
Alex wasted no time and formed his Domain again, surrounding the Fire Sage.
At the same time, he spoke up.
"Come on. Try and see if you can win using a coward's tactics," he said.
He lifted his arms to the sides, presenting an open chest.
