"You're better than I expected," Alaric admitted, his tone almost admiring. "But skill alone won't save you."
Aiden didn't respond. He ducked under a sweeping strike, retaliating with a powerful upward slash that forced Alaric to retreat. "Kira! Now!"
Kira didn't hesitate. She drew a special arrow from her quiver, its shaft carved with intricate runes. As she released it, the arrow exploded into a burst of light, blinding and disorienting. For a moment, Alaric faltered, his movements slowed as he shielded his eyes.
That moment was all Aiden needed. He closed the distance in an instant, his blade glowing with concentrated energy. With a roar, he unleashed a devastating slash aimed directly at Alaric's chest.
