The clone's playful demeanour vanished, replaced by a cold, focused intensity. He launched himself at Adrian with renewed fury, his staff moving with blinding speed. Adrian did his best to defend himself, but the clone's attacks were too powerful and too fast for him to counter.
Blow after blow rained down on Adrian, each one driving him further back. The clone's staff struck his ribs, his legs, and his arms, each impact cracking his bones and forcing the troll's blood to work over the limit just to keep up.
Despite that, Adrian's movements grew sluggish, his vision blurring as he struggled to keep up.
In a final, desperate move, Adrian lunged forward, aiming a stab at the clone's heart. The clone easily sidestepped the attack, bringing his staff down hard on Adrian's back. Adrian fell to the ground, his dagger slipping from his grasp.
The clone triumphantly stood over him and announced. "It's over."
