Five days later
[Skill: Flaming Iron Rain has leveled up]
[STR +1]
[AGI +1]
[Player will respawn]
Ivan and Lorson confronted each other, a breeze tugging at Ivan's cloak, causing it to dance in the wind. Azonai's gaze remained locked on Ivan, his breaths labored from continuous exertion. He appeared utterly spent, in stark contrast to Ivan's abundant energy.
"So, I can't kill you?" Azonai asked, leaning on his sword as he exhaled heavily.
"You? I doubt it," Ivan replied simply.
"So, it was a losing battle from the start?" Azonai inquired.
"Yes, since no quest with a time limit to kill you was triggered, it means you were destined to die here today," Ivan explained.
"I'm not sure what that means, but even if I die, I must die fighting," Azonai declared, standing up straight and gripping his sword with renewed conviction.
[Azonai skill: Swift Cut is active]
