There was no lag in time between the moment the red arrow was released, and when it reached Skullius' forehead, its tip bearing as much of a threat to his life as his devastating sword slash towards the Ode.
However, before it could penetrate its target, it was bombarded by thousands of violent disembodied sword slashes that threatened to rip it into something, some things, more miniscule than atoms.
…Yet, this passive defense proved to be lacking.
While sparks flew from the countless collisions between the mysterious arrow and the Infinite Sword God's defense, they did not signal a victorious block to the threat.
The arrow, while knocked slightly off course, met the sleeping Hybrid Luman's flesh regardless.
The Ode grinned from the ground, having seen that his attack was worthy enough to reach his opponent.