"Haaa!"
Captain Kyujiro blasted forward, swinging his fist at Ryder with all his might. He had wasted no more time and began his offense once more.
This time, Ryder didn't try to act mockingly. The playful demeanor that had given him the courage earlier to dodge incoming strikes disappeared instantly, replaced by the cold realization that Captain Kyujiro was no longer holding back even a fraction of his true power.
Ryder quickly made an abnormal leap backwards, his body moving swiftly through the air, but only momentarily.
For a brief moment, as he soared through the air, Ryder allowed himself to believe he had successfully created the distance he needed. But that moment of relief was short-lived.
**Rooooaaar!**
A loud mixture of growl and roar thundered right behind Ryder, who was still coursing through the air mid-motion from his leap. It was the Eclipse Tiger.
