There's a tremendous explosion, as his first lance strikes home, the entire structure shaking from the force of<em>something</em>being destroyed. The next two strike, without such dramatic effect, but the fourth doesn't strike its intended target; likely Verdelet herself, having used her time magic to escape the attack.<br/><br/>His avatars are certainly being given a run for their money; all things considered, the two should be equals, but between Verdelet's improved knowledge of the terrain and, more importantly, the fact that her own domain is empowering her, while weakening him, things are almost starting to lean against his avatars, in single combat.