The shield was designed to greatly reduce damage from energy-based attacks, but its side effect was that it made one more vulnerable to physical blows.
However, he believed that since Henki wielded a solid metal greatsword, he would inevitably be less agile than himself. Relying on his own nimble movements and technique, it was utterly impossible for Henki to even touch him.
That's what he thought, anyway.
The warrior no longer wielded a single energy sword but two slightly shorter energy shortswords. Even energy swords weren't weightless when swung, and the shorter they were, the quicker the speed. This time, the warrior decided to push his speed to the limit, intending to end the match with his most dazzling display of offensive might!