I jumped.
Thorns of ice sprouted from the Rune and tried to entrap me, but I simply punched
through them. It seemed her intent was to restrain me, but the spell couldn't compare
to the latent Mystery within Add and myself. Just by releasing the magical energy held
within me, the ice was vaporized like frost under sunlight.
"As expected, you're impressive. I guess modern Futhark Runes can't do much against
you. If it's a contest of strength, then this is the best I have. Without a chance to
measure the compatibility of the Mysteries involved, the stronger Mystery will always
overwhelm the weaker. That was a trick I used to use, too."

The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II, Volume 3, Chapter 2, Part 3