“How… How is this real?” “A Wandering Immortal matching an Earthly Immortal for ten volleys, he’s a monster!”
“With determination and power like that, his future is limitless!” The murmurs swelled into a tide of reverence. Every eye followed the battered swordsman now, wide with shock, and grudging respect.
Eleventh strike! Alice’s enormous palm finally slipped past Jared’s desperate guard and slammed into his chest.
“Ugh…” The sound burst from with a mouthful of dark blood. He shot backward like a severed kite, smashed into the stone wall, and slid to the floor, limp and silent.
Flaxseed’s eyes bulged with panic.
“Jared!” cried, thrashing against the guards who pinned his arms, their armor creaking as they forced to stay where was.
Bent over and panting, Alice stared at the crumpled figure had just crushed. Conflicting emotions flickered across face, victory soured by the sting on own arm.
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