Chapter 1364 A Sharp Sword part 2
The main reason why the Evies are having a hard time subjugating the Etouldes despite having an overwhelming amount of firepower overall isn't just because they can't use Spiritual Power but that they also can't feel it in the first place and the only known Evie who can perceive them directly was Melvazoa.
So how do they defend against it? By watching everything that's happening in the physical realm. Any time an Etoulde uses their ability, they would affect their surroundings in one way or another and in turn, they'll be able to detect the use of Spiritual Power indirectly. Kisuke hypothesized that all the Evies have great senses because it's a form of adaptation against their biggest adversary.
The other Evies immediately responded and attacked Tenjirou but before they could land, he disappeared once again and reappeared beside Ouetsu.
'A foothold and an acceleration technique that doesn't disturb its surroundings except for its two endpoints.' Salmeda immediately guessed after just seeing it once.
When Tenjirou attempted another ambush, he had to fall back because Salmeda was able to anticipate his movements and preemptively attacked the spot where his Flash Step would exit, "Damn... He already saw through it. This really slices through the confidence I have with my Houhou."
Tenjirou could use more advanced Houhou techniques but after weighing his options, he'd rather save it for later and gain a bigger advantage than just eliminating small fries.
"The fact that I wasn't able to get a hint of it until you're done... Are you an Etoulde?" Salmeda asked with renewed interest, "But that's strange. We have no data on you aside from the fact that you suddenly appeared within the Ouroboros Academy and we know for sure that there's no such thing as a Royal Special Task Force within the Etouldes."
"Oh... Maybe I'm too insignificant to be on your records? It happens a lot." Tenjirou replied with a shrug while giving a hint to Ouetsu that he'll be attacking the one who looks like Salmeda's second in command.
"No, you don't." Salmeda suddenly extended his right arm and Tenjirou and Ouetsu immediately felt their bodies' weight multiplying causing their feet to sink into the ground. If not for their timely creation of Reiatsu footholds, they would have sunk even further.