(Additional chapter for 'Humen Smoke' brothers[5/5])
The blood-stained mask was severed by the sword and fell to the ground, the clash of the blades created short yet intense sounds, marking the lethal rhythm of the battle to the death.
Dawn was approaching, the red specks of light emitted signaled the retreat of the mother of the night.
Regrettably, she withdrew her blessing, rendering all creatures of the night weakened by daylight, and let searing light turned into flame, starting to burn entities shunned by the light.
Arthur felt as if he was burning up!
Even though his armor was enough to deflect the sunlight, the resistance towards light and heat in the vampire tradition caused him to lose strength with every swing of his sword.
In contrast, Maxim, despite his many wounds, was not defeated by the accumulated pain. Instead, he took advantage of his opponent's weakness, rallying his strength and turned the tide of the battle.
"Thump."
