Raiden could sense it; it was him. But why would their opponent create a version of him for them to fight?
Raiden didn't have long to think before his eyes widened in terror. His shadow was right in front of him, staring at his face with its devilish expression unmistakable.
It all happened so fast that none of them saw the shadow move, only discovering it before Raiden in the next instant.
Raiden instinctively attacked, but the shadow easily evaded without taking a step. What came next was its fist connecting with Raiden's gut as it grabbed his shoulder, forcing him to remain motionless.
Though gentle, the strike felt like a concrete ball had been driven into his gut. He coughed out blood as goosebumps rippled across his skin, his eyes darting around in confusion despite the devastating pain.
Noelle activated her domain in an instant, and the shadow immediately began struggling to move. Its hand fell from Raiden's shoulder, forcing it to remain still.
