The intense force of the collision sent Atticus and Ae'ark shooting back in opposite directions. Both regained control over their bodies, their gazes flashing with determination.
They performed mid-air spins in unison, their legs skidding across the hard ground as they landed.
Their gazes collided in the air, and the whole world seemed to slow as if anticipating the power about to erupt.
Atticus abruptly sheathed his katana, leaning forward into a stance, his hands poised on the hilt.
The moment Ae'ark saw the stance, he wasted no time before acting.
Ae'ark's right leg stomped forward, knee slightly bent. His back leg straightened as his body leaned forward.
Both his arms held his spear tightly, one near the butt end and the other closer to the middle, the spear tip aimed directly at Atticus. His entire figure coiled like a serpent, Ae'ark's gaze narrowed and fixed itself on Atticus.
