[i]Victoria would have to utilize Zera's slash on her own: forcing the forearm portion of her left arm against the flat cheek of her sword, as the two swords met once more. This time, Victoria completed the parry by forcing Zera's katana to Zera's left, with Victoria's gladius to her right side.[/i] [i]Then, Victoria would bring back her blade in a thrusting position, aiming it at Zera's belly button: though it was slower than a regular thrust, and one not intended to pierce Zera at all.[/i]