Panic surged through Alex as he abandoned blocking and resorted to a desperate maneuver. He sprinted around the battlefield, weaving between the crumbling buildings, the flower projectiles zipping past him in a deadly blur. Olivia, hovering within the colossal flower, watched in confusion. Her initial plan of a devastating flower beam attack had been thwarted by Alex's surprising resilience. Now, he was a blur of motion, a difficult target to hit.
Just a moment, let me heal!
Alex thought frantically, his lungs burning with exertion. With constant he dodging was taking its toll. He needed a space, a brief moment to activate a healing potion before Olivia unleashed another devastating attack.
His eyes darted around, searching for an opening. He spotted a narrow alleyway tucked between two collapsed buildings. It was a tight squeeze, but it might offer some momentary cover.
Alex changed direction and bolted towards the alley, his pursuer's confused shouts echoing behind him.
