The shattered floor beneath Liam's feet still trembled from the shockwave of the halberd strike. Dust drifted through the air in thin trails. The wood panels of the grand hall were cracked, the carpets torn, and pieces of broken furniture lay scattered everywhere.
Liam stood completely unharmed.
His sword rested loosely in his hand, the blade angled down. His expression was calm, almost bored, as he watched the city lord stagger back with disbelief shaking through his face.
The man tightened his grip on the halberd and growled, "How… how did you take that head-on?!"
Liam tilted his head slightly. "Maybe you're just weak."
The city lord's veins bulged and his eyes grew bloodshot. He roared like a beast and kicked off the ground with explosive force. The floor cracked under the strength of his step as he shot toward Liam, bringing the halberd down again with even more power than before.
This slash was meant to kill.
