Robert
Nilus lit up at the mere mention of being called "Not an amateur". I mean of course he wasn't! He had spent countless hours practicing and honing his skills and he certainly wasn't the meek Hero in training he was back when he left Olympus for the first time. Now.. He was a slightly above average warrior who still hadn't really put his skills to the test. At least it was an improvement. 

"Ha! No! I am certainly not an "Amateur". I've been learning to become a Hero my entire life.. And certainly not in this world." 

No, Nilus was not from Twilight Town and he certainly made zero effort to hide it whatsoever whether it was his Chiton clothing or the way he spoke. Nilus would certainly seem strange to the average Twilight Town resident. 

"So, you wanted to destroy some boxes? Perhaps, instead you may assist myself in some training! Spar against I! I promise, training with I, Nilus will be far more enlightening than hitting a few boxes"
Kevin
"Spar? Hmmmmm..."

Jeanne thought for a moment, this might actually be a perfect opportunity to get some *Proper* Training! Plus, sparring against another would absolutely be far more enlightening than hitting some boxes! It would actually prepare her for when she has to take part in a proper fight!

"Alright, you have yourself a deal!"

Jeanne stepped further into the back alley, flourishing her umbrella, clearling showing how *This* Was her weapon of choice
Robert
"Excellent! Finally, an opponent!" Noticing, Jeanne brandishing her umbrella, Nilus would show his weapon of choice, an incredibly rusty old spear that seemed more like a practice weapon than anything worthwhile in combat. "Do not worry friend! I'll use this old thing while we fight."

In a flash, Nilus would already be engaged with his opponent, using the length of the spear Nilus sent a few basic jabs towards Jeanne's way, despite these strikes being basic, Nilus' strength still packed a punch. 

"Let's see you handle a few of these! 

```Basic Attack - 39dmg
Basic Attack - 39dmg

HP=1430
AP=225```

If Jeanne looked close enough, it would seem like Nilus was almost glowing with an Aura as he activated the Winds of Zeus form. 
```Winds of Zeus activated Level 2 - 15ap drain```

"Forms help us grow stronger but they also drain us quicker. Now watch the new strength of Nilus!"

Exactly as Jeanne predicted, Nilus immediately attempted to parry the water once again, this time Nilus used **Time Splicer**, hoping his speed could catch Jeanne off guard. Immediately after the water spell was cast, Nilus moved with enough speed that it would almost seem like time itself stopped. 

```Time Splicer (Parry!) 56-146=90dmg returned```

But unfortunately, his recklessness put him right on the destructive path of Rainstorm Scythe taking the magical strike directly. 
```HP=1430-68=1362```

Jeanne would most likely recognise Nilus' next attack, it was the same move he used on the boxes previously, using the Winds of Zeus. Nilus leapt into the air with such force before pivoting himself to dive back down on his opponent, spear thrusted downwards. 
```Dragoon Jump! - 123dmg```

"Your attacks have been strong but strike me with the utmost you have got!" 

Nilus urges his opponent to activate phase 2 and go all out on him!

```HP=1362
AP=180-15-35-20+20=130ap```
Kevin
Jeanne had been hit hard by Nilus's time splicer.

```Jeanne was hit by Nilus's Time Splicer for 90 Damage!

HP: 255 -165/355
AP: 90/100
MP: 20/100 [+20, MP Recharge!]```

Despite this hard hit, she felt a glimmer of hope as she was able to hit her Rainstorm Scythe. Still, it was clearly not enough, and Nilus still looked like they were more than still kicking! As she watched Nilus jump into the air... She heeded his words loud and clear

"Alright then, I guess I have no reason to hold back!"

```Jeanne has enterred Phase 2!

HP: 165/355
AP: 90/100 -110/120
MP: 20/100 -40/120 [MP Recharge!]```

Jeanne then pointed her Parasol directly at Nilus as they were diving down at her! 
"**BARRIER LES TROIS**"

The canopy of her umbrella enlarged, and casted an impressive magical shield covering her entire body!

```Action 1: Jeanne casted Barrier 3! [-35 AP] (87). Jeanne blocks 87 damage from Dragoon Jump (123), but still takes 36 damage!

HP: 165 -129/355
AP: 110 -75/120
MP: 40/120 [MP Recharge!]```

Though Jeanne still took a fair amount of damage from the attack, her barrier was able to block most of the oncoming damage. As the barrier dissipated, and her umbrella returned to it's original size, Jeanne wasted no time. If she wanted to beat this guy, she was gonna have to hit them... *As hard as she can*

Jeanne pointed her parasol directly at Nilus, and suddenly lunged towards them, her parasol crackling with electricity
"**Thunder Surge!**"

```Action 2: Jeanne used Thunder Surge! 67 Thunder Damage! [-10 AP]

HP: 129/355
AP: 75 -65/120
MP 40/120 [MP Recharge!]```

But that was just a distraction, the moment Jeanne finished her attack, she raised her Parasol skyward, and... It began to crackle with electricity once more but it was also being enveloped with water. Jeanne then brandished her Umbrella, and made another slashing motion... But this time, the blade of water was *Far* Larger, and this time it crackled with furious lightning...

**(PART 1)**

**(PART 2)**

"**THUNDERSTORM GUILLOTINE!**"

```Action 3: Jeanne used Thunderstorm Guillotine! 87 + 17 (Water Boost) = 104 Damage! [-35 AP]

HP: 129/355
AP: 65 -30/120
MP: 40/120 [MP Recharge!]```

Jeanne had just used her strongest attack against Niles. Deep down, she was really hoping this would hit him *Hard*... Because she was practically spent. She was running low on energy, and she still had to regather her mana. Things were looking bad, but hopefull her gambit would give her the chance she needs to turn the tide of battle!

~~Even if this was just a friendly spar~~

```Oh yeah uh

Water Boost: 3/7 Turns
Phase 2: 1/5 Turns```