*CLANG!*
A massive, cleaver-like legblade sword bounced back as its target gleamed a translucent gold.
In the next moment, Daru counterattacked ferociously with a Double Strike, the first of the two consecutive slashes opening up a small laceration in the Elite Gray Ateles Mortis's waist.
The second was deflected, however, and he was sent skidding back almost seven meters.
[-50]
The gap in raw strength was considerable, larger initially before he consumed the physical attribute pills and tonics he obtained from his victory in the Inter-Class Representative Competition.
Daru had contemplated using one of his few remaining Sinflowers. However, he ultimately decided against it.
The situation was not so desperate yet.
He glanced from time to time at the ongoing battle behind him, and his comrades were fighting hard.
Everything would ultimately come down to who can break the stalemate first.
