At Asher's words, Caldor didn't hesitate for even a heartbeat. He was the one who had first asked for this spar, the one who had challenged Asher directly, and as such, he was the most eager among them. The instant Asher finished speaking, Caldor vanished from where he stood, the soil beneath his feet exploding backward as he tore forward at terrifying speed. Dirt and debris were flung into the air as his spear screamed ahead of him, its tip aimed straight for Asher's left shoulder in a decisive thrust.
As the attack closed in, Asher finally moved, yet he didn't stand.
