The reason I managed to win earlier was simple: Rey underestimated me. Because of that, I knew the fifteen people surrounding me now would not repeat his mistake. They had just watched their leader, an experienced Awakener, die from a single punch. Their eyes were no longer filled with arrogance but sharpened with caution.
One of them shouted loudly, "Surround him! Don't give him any time!"
No. I refused to let them control the tempo.
The moment their footsteps shifted in unison, I spun around and charged first. My target was a man wielding a rank C sword. I saw his face drain of color when I suddenly appeared right in front of him.
He swung by reflex, but my Strength and Agility were far beyond his. One quick parry opened a clean gap, and Mindrender cut through his chest without resistance. He collapsed before he could scream.
The remaining fourteen rushed me at once from all directions. I twisted sharply, deflecting what I could, yet several blades slipped through my guard.
