Zarek oversaw the rest of the operation, standing guard and paying attention to the surroundings. But in the end, there wasn't another attack.
'Were they really just probing me? Curious.'
It made sense, and a part of Zarek felt that he was overthinking it. While it seemed smart to overanalyze everything in the apocalypse, having sharp decision-making and focused intention was just as important.
This was why his combat style looked so instinctual to Priya. Forcing an opponent to act was far better than waiting for them to make a move and then responding.
Right now, though, Zarek felt oddly off-balance. The Hero Candidate Role had taken him off guard, and he felt like he was constantly changing his approach and plans with every moment.
However, he also felt something else. Once he got out of this moment of instability… the world would be in trouble.
