Oh great. He can't remember if it blocks magical attacks too. He might as well just waste an attack on it, even if he already knows Mitra reflects physical attacks. He jumps forward, swinging a fist at it instead of his sword. Better to literally pull his punches here.

Strangely, Otoha hasn't broken a sweat. His muscles are starting to show signs of tension, though. His attacks aren't really slowing down, though it does take a hair of a second longer for each movement.