Synopsis

A character, possibly a mage, analyzes an enemy's unusual ability to consume human flesh and use lightning magic, theorizing it has severe side effects. They reveal an understanding of the enemy's fighting patterns and predict their attacks, deploying barriers to absorb the impact. Later, the character explains the intricate plan to exploit a power production facility and network vulnerabilities to steal city funds, showing they are not a retired military guy, but rather a meticulous criminal.