"You asked for it!"
The young woman activated her skill—
[Burst Step]
A blast of explosive energy surged into her legs, igniting her muscles with raw, compressed force.
In the blink of an eye, she launched forward.
With each beat of her heart, her speed climbed, her frame becoming a blur as she closed the distance between them with frightening intensity.
But Charlotte was ready.
Just as the woman raised her sword overhead for a strike—
Charlotte's body twisted smoothly. "Miss!"
With a swift flick of her wrist, she slammed the back of her hand into the hilt.
The woman gasped. "What the—!?"
Thrown off balance, she stumbled backward a few steps, her grip faltering as she quickly regained control of her weapon.
Charlotte didn't follow up right away.
Instead, she started hopping lightly from foot to foot, keeping her stance fluid and loose, adrenaline flooding her system.
Her breathing stayed steady, her heartbeat calm.
