Myles arrived in front of the monster in the blink of an eye. No pause or hesitation.
He stepped into its reach and swung both blades in a relentless sequence.
Fangblade cut horizontally and Noctyrix dagger followed in a rising diagonal arc. He chained the attacks without gap. His slashes carry full force and precise killing intent.
The monster answered immediately. Its blazing hands slammed downward.
Myles twisted aside. A flaming fist swept across his chest level.
He ducked and countered with a slash toward its ribs.
Clang!
Sparks erupted between the clashes of black steel and condensed fire.
They moved almost at the same speed.
Myles' blades carved arcs of dark light. The monster's burning arms left streaks of orange in the air. Each exchange sent shockwaves across the fractured ground and air.
Their eyes met. Twin blazing orbs against steady, focused dark pupils.
For a brief second, it felt like two predators testing each other.
