As the seconds ticked by, Desmond's understanding of Erigard's fighting style grew more solid; thus allowing Desmond to fight back.
Seizing the moment Erigard made a wide horizontal slash with his sword, Desmond lowered his entire stance by going under the blade and directly into close quarters with Erigard.
Fighting at the ultra-close range was something Desmond was good at, reinforcing his hold in horse stance; Desmond transferred all the force generated by his advance through his legs.
Desmond's stance struck Erigard as odd, but the holy knight had no chance to react as he saw Desmond's right elbow shoot out with a ferocious momentum hitting him square in the center of his chest.
The sound of metal clashing reverberated throughout the training ground, and both Erigard and Desmond were forced back. Erigard was surprised by the strength displayed by Desmond's blow, but nothing more; the smile on his face had not faded.
