Sagralia sowed seeds again, and as soon as Chu got in range, well within the two seconds required for Effigy of Despair to charge, Sagralia would step forwards quickly and unleash the point blank attack directly at Chu. Given the instant nature of the attack and the forward momentum he had, he would find it difficult to dodge, and the Nox Aeterna - Path would be created if he didn't manage to dodge in time. Surprising Speed was not a particularly viable option due to the instant nature of the attack, but Itsuki had considered its usage and was fully prepared to dodge it if Chu attempted to close the gap with it. Simultaneously with the unleashing of the Effigy of Despair, Sagralia unleashed a Hydroshacke that was initially obscured by the Effigy of Despair, but angled in such a fashion that it would strike the small Ninja's form if he began to dodge to the right. If the Hydroshackle hit, Sagralia would instantly use Flash of Life to create flowers, which it would then shackle the Chu to. The shackle would prove to be extremely dangerous if it hit, but Itsuki was not expecting it to hit - especially given Chu was yet to use Surprising Speed. As per usual, Itsuki and Sagralia remained ready to react and change their aforementioned strategies should circumstances dictate.