A Bit Difficult

With the arena being warm to the touch from the forging, with maximum tension as they stood inside of a blistering circle of black flames, everyone stood on the absolute tips of their feet, ready to jump to action... Well almost all of them...

'Dammit dammit dammit, How am I even supposed to compete here?! I mean, my plan is to not even try to compete, just get lost in the flames, but what if he can see me?! Or... feel me? Is there observation Haki in this world? oh god...'

Taking a powerful step forwards, Lord Eric seemed to drag his other foot behind him, creating a seemingly perfect fighters form. No openings, no cracks in his defenses despite him being weakened.

The step caused Yoru to jump towards him followed by Zeph after a slight delay, creating a decently sized cloud of dirt and dust in the air behind them.