The blonde woman's eyes gleamed with a mix of amusement and malice. "You are but a pawn in a much grander game, Lucas. Accept your role, and perhaps your end will come swiftly."
"I'll never accept being a pawn," I declared, my grip on my sword tightening. "I'm not going with you and let me be clear I'm going to kill you, right here and now.
In response, she lunged at me again. I rushed forward and my sword aim at her heart.
"Haa!"
Slap—!!
she was able to react to my attack and slap away my hand.
I didn't stop there. I willed mana into my right leg and moved it to throw a front kick at the blonde woman.
I had to land at least one critical strike to gain advantage on fight.
However, she anticipated my move and quickly raised her guard to cover her abdomen.
I suddenly whipped my leg up and turned the front kick into a quick roundhouse kick.
Thwam—!!!
