Disposable Pawn

The bombardment of projectiles persisted, and after a while, all three realized they were dealing with compressed blood being shot at lethal speeds, enough to endanger normal humans but easily handled by their katanas.

Fortunately, their weapons weren't crafted from ordinary metals. 

While they might not have been made from the most expensive materials, they were forged from Carbonized Steel, with a blend of Chromium Alloy, making them both lightweight and durable.

With the addition of their skillful use of these swords, they were able to sustain blocking the onslaught without making their sword lost durability.

Suddenly, the barrage of attacks stop, granting them a momentary break. However, they remained vigilant, not lowering their guards.

"Cyle, take your phone and try to contact HQ. I'll protect you," James commanded. He knew the importance of reporting their encounter, as their target was far stronger and smarter than they had anticipated.