The acknowledgment from his opponent was unexpected, and it fueled a mixture of emotions within Kane. He was determined to prove himself, to show that he was not to be underestimated despite his circumstances.
The onlookers, those who had been observing the battle with bated breath, were struck speechless by Kane's audacious move. The sight of him cauterizing his own wound using magic was both awe-inspiring and unsettling. It was a display of his resolve, his ability to adapt and endure despite the odds stacked against him.
All of a sudden, Kane and the human hero engaged in a lightning-fast battle, their movements a blur of steel and fury. The hero's strikes came in rapid succession, each blow aimed at breaking through Kane's defenses. Kane's spears moved with a controlled ferocity, intercepting each attack with a precise and calculated parry.
