THE sword and the gauntlets clashed once again. Bellona, with her sword, moved swiftly across the surface of the river. Bai Ze, wielding gauntlets, countered her strikes with precision. Bellona aimed a slash at Bai Ze's torso, but he deflected it with his armored forearm.
Bai Ze retaliated with a rapid series of punches, forcing Bellona to step back. She parried and launched a low sweep at his legs. Bai Ze jumped, avoiding the strike, and delivered a powerful downward punch. Bellona blocked it with her sword, the force pushing her slightly into the water.
Bellona regained her footing and thrust her sword forward. Bai Ze sidestepped, then swung a heavy punch at her side. Bellona twisted, narrowly avoiding the blow, and slashed at his exposed arm. Bai Ze grunted, his gauntlet absorbing the impact, and he pushed forward with a shoulder charge.
