Initial B wrote:
For some reason, people are still assuming that Warrel is going to die. Sarine's expressions should indicate to most that she's been surprised and in the last panel, she actually looks somewhat scared. Whether this is a new trick or not, I still think that Sarine's best bet is to cast a dispel magic in the general vicinity, even before healing herself to put herself on more even terms with Warrel in the combat speed department.
But I'm also confused - Sarine is not an idiot. She saw Warrel use time magic to move out of the way of Jon's second shot. Why was she not prepared for the attack? ...Could the Sarine that Warrel is attacking be a magical doppelganger or illusion that Sarine is manipulating from the shadows to gain a better understanding of the Ensigerum's combat capabilities?
Less assuming he will die, and more hoping. At least on my end. Although if you look purely at his character he does have the cocky annoying attitude that throws you into the "first person of a powerful monastic order to die" category.
I think her first look is more pain than fear. Notice the fleshy sound effect right as she does it. There could be a bit of "I'm an elf, how did he hit me" mixed in there, but fear wouldn't fit her character.
Yeah, I'm surprised she didn't see it coming too. Maybe the Ensigerum is actually well off against elves which would make the fight even better. Especially since I'm sure Sarine can't stand on that leg until she heals (which she won't have a snowballs chance in hell of getting the time).