The first Vindicator lunged, his light sword carving a brilliant arc through the air. In her slowed perception, Emily saw the attack coming and rolled beneath it, but it was hard.
She sprang up inside his guard, her fist connecting with his ribs. The armor absorbed most of the impact, though.
The second Vindicator circled around, trying to flank her. Emily ducked a sweeping kick, countering with a leg sweep of her own. Her opponent jumped over it — even in slowed time, their reflexes kept them dangerous.
Light flashed. Emily barely twisted away as an energy beam seared past her shoulder. To avoid it, the young woman had to slow time down a lot, further draining her mana reserves.