Arie stepped back as a long, thin sword appeared in her hand. She raised it instantly to deflect the attack.
Bang
The strike slammed into the arena, and the ground trembled beneath them.
Calus didn't stop. He moved again, crossing space in a blink as he closed in on Arie.
But she didn't freeze.
Pang
A sharp metallic sound echoed as Arie was forced to retreat several steps.
Her gaze dropped to her arms as she sucked in a cold breath.
Her hands trembled.
The difference in strength was obvious.
Seeing this, Calus pressed forward, seizing the moment of hesitation as he appeared behind her.
Arie reacted instantly. Sensing the danger, she pressed one foot against the ground and twisted, blocking with her sword.
Bam!
The impact was explosive , the power behind it several times stronger than before.
Arie was blasted backward, her sword flying from her grasp.
Calus didn't waste the opportunity.
Each step he took was light as a feather as he closed in on her suspended body.
