[The appearance of a second sword doesn't surprise him, but the fire... he should be careful. But there's no time as Ashura lands another swift, dangerous attack.]
[Conrad reacts instinctively, grabbing the real blade with his bare hand while his other blocks the attack from the fire blade. He shoves Ashura's blades back with his full strength and then attacks again without pause, stretching his abilities to try and move behind Ashura and attack.]