Without waiting, he slammed his foot into the ground with a loud crack. The earth beneath shattered as he burst forward like a cannonball. His sword glowed with a fiery red aura, brighter than before. With all his fury poured into the strike, he swung at Kael.
BOOOOM!
Their swords clashed, sending out a massive shockwave that tore the air apart. The force pushed back the ground around them, creating a sudden burst of air that blasted through the trees. Thunder roared in every direction, and the sky above seemed to rumble in response.
James's teeth were gritted, his eyes bloodshot. Every muscle in his body screamed with effort, but he didn't stop.
"You don't know a damn thing!" he shouted, his voice cracking from the strain.
"I was a genius! I was the strongest of my generation! I should've had everything—honor, glory, power!"
