Bam!
"Keugh! I hate this."
Being planted in the wall again, this time, I find my limbs broken. My face darkens as I think of a way to get myself out of the wall, meanwhile Niles is rapidly eliminating the distance between us.
Fortunately, my power-up comes in time. Just a hair's breadth before Niles reaches me, all of my limbs are healed.
I get away from the wall as quick as I can, but I am still not quick enough to prevent him from cutting my shoulder slightly. The wound heals quickly though, so it's still a win for me.
Niles, of course, doesn't have any intention to just let me go. Quickly facing my way, he sends me his Mana Sword, which I can't almost block.
Clank!
"Ooh... That was heavy," I remark. "Is this guy getting stronger along with me? Why is his attack more lethal than the previous ones?"