[Temporal Fracture available - Cooldown ready]
His B-rank skill. Three seconds of stopped time where only he could move.
The skill he'd been saving for emergencies, for moments when nothing else would work.
'This qualifies as an emergency.'
Zeus was eight meters away now, still advancing with confident swagger, lightning crackling with each step.
"I respect the fight you've given me. Most placement opponents fold after the first hit. You've taken four and you're still standing."
Six meters.
"But this is where it ends. Lightning Form costs 100 MP per second. I can maintain it for thirty seconds before I'm dry. More than enough to finish you."
Four meters.
Zeph made his decision.
He activated Temporal Fracture.
[MP: 2800 → 1800]
[TEMPORAL FRACTURE ACTIVATED]
[Duration: 3 seconds]
[Host can move at 50% normal speed]
Reality froze.
