How was this possible? Why couldn't I spot any openings? It was as though I was facing an impenetrable brick wall, so towering that the top seemed unreachable. The challenge was monumental.
But this was Leo—the same guy who'd been labeled the weakest student. Why was he suddenly displaying such impressive skills? This didn't make sense. Unless, of course, he'd been concealing his true abilities from everyone.
"Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!"
With a battle cry, I charged at him once more, determined to break through. This time, I faced him directly, confronting him head-on. He remained rooted in his stance, unmoving. I crouched low, then thrust my body upward, my claw extended and aiming straight for him.
Instead of dodging by moving behind me like before, this time he just leaned back, avoiding my strike. Then, I felt a sweep kick at my feet, sending me crashing sideways onto the ground.
I had just been taken down.
