Just as he finished the thought, a calm, approving voice echoed from behind them. "Impressive!" Marshal Heimdal stepped out of the shadows, a faint smile on his lips. "You are getting sharper."
"Thanks to you," Marco replied, a sly grin playing on his face. He subtly signaled Stephen with a flick of his eyes, an order for a surprise attack from behind. Stephen moved in an instant, but Marshal Heimdal was quicker, catching Stephen's incoming strike with almost casual ease.
However, Stephen was already gone, blinking away to avoid the counter. This brief distraction was all Marco needed. "Puppet Art: Spider's Nest!" he roared, activating his master trap.
Suddenly, the entire cave entrance and the surrounding area lit up with thousands of invisible, razor-sharp strings. They shimmered into view, forming an incredibly intricate, deadly web.
