Raln was surprised when his opponent decided to throw his weapon, although luckily that maneuver couldn't be pulled off too quickly if he was to get any range and power from it, allowing Raln to get over the shock and prepare a dodge by the time the throwing motion was complete. He ceased his circling pattern and jerked his body backwards, swinging his sword to the left to bash the tip of the blade further off course so that it would glide harmlessly past the front of his torso. 

Although not at full power, it could still be lethal if hitting the right spot or at least a distraction otherwise so he fired off the mist bullet, his opponent reacting to it just in time to slide underneath. Too bad his bullet couldn't travel as fast as a real one could, which he was still training to see if he could achieve. 

Even though the attack missed it put Raln into an advantageous position, still on his feet while his opponent was down on the ground and sliding towards him with little possibility to divert his course easily. He poised his sword to thrust at his heart as he slid into range.