Chapter 1060
The size of ‘arena’ Chidi needed to fight against Deep Purr had been relatively small. Chidi preferred his battles to not be terribly wide ranging, and the meerkat ultimately ended up the same. Using an actual arena had been unnecessary for the task, they simply needed an area where they could afford to damage the surroundings.
It was relatively fortunate timing that within Rutera’s system there was an old orbital platform about to be decommissioned. Of course, that wasn’t so uncommon considering their various planets, but convenient nonetheless. A traditional arena was lacking certain features, like the ability to destroy it. The formations would also make things more difficult than necessary for Chidi, who was already at a disadvantage for having to transition back to lower energy.
All of that plus the fact that Ty Quigley preferred a much larger area to battle saved them the trouble of going several systems out to find an unoccupied rocky planet that they could cut up. It might have been worth it, but they were both happy to save the weeklong round trip.
The instant they had met in person, their sole topic of discussion was when and where they would battle- not if they would. That was never in question.
Ty Quigley clutched his sword by his side. For various reasons, he had decided not to make use of his ship in their battle. If he were trying to win at all costs he would be willing to bring it out, but he wasn’t interested in seeing what damage Chidi could do to it in a moment of Negation. He wanted it intact for vital battles. Besides, they would both learn the most in direct conflict.
“It’s a shame she’s gone,” Ty said, looking vaguely towards the upper realms.
Chidi nodded. “She left a permanent mark. We’ll make use of it somehow when we return there next.” There was no question in Chidi’s mind that the conflict with the Citadel of Exalted Light wouldn’t continue. It was simply a matter of when.
With only a silent agreement, their battle began. The two moved suddenly, Ty Quigley’s steps carrying him past Chidi in an instant. Their swords clashed as he passed, and then he was coming in from behind. He moved much like his ship, which also included the sudden changes in velocity he had mastered long before.
Chidi found himself having to deal with a much wider area of energy flow than normal as Ty Quigley sprang hundreds of meters forward over and over. Deflecting one or a few attacks at a time was well within his capability, but he knew he needed to take control of the situation. He moved from the open plaza where they had begun towards some still-standing structures.