John was fully alert, attempting to dodge.
However, to his astonishment, he found himself seemingly locked in place, utterly unable to evade.
As Victor's attack bore down on him, John clenched his teeth, his eyes suddenly ablaze with ferocity.
In a daring move, he abandoned any attempt to block the stick and instead swung his sword ferociously towards Victor's head, adopting a do-or-die approach.
A flash of surprise appeared in Victor's eyes.
He hadn't anticipated John's ability to adapt so quickly.
"Still, too slow!"
A glint flashed in Victor's eyes as he accelerated the swing of his stick.
Before John's sword could even complete its arc, Victor's stick had struck John's chest once again.
John was sent flying backward once more.
When he managed to stand again, traces of blood had already begun to spill from his mouth.
"Again!"
