Lee, who saw the change in Soma's atmosphere, knitted his brows. An ominous red aura emerged from Soma's skin, enveloping his body, forming a thin layer of condensed mana that protect his skin and enhancing his basic stats.
Soma prepared his middle stance once more. He kicked the ground, dashing forward while leaving an afterimages, trying to confront Lee head-on as they entered each other's range. Lee unleashed a straight punch to Soma's face using his right. Soma, using minimal movement, tilted his head to the side and dodged Lee's attack. Seeing this as a chances, Soma began his counterattack by swinging his right leg with the intent to crush Lee's left ribs, but Lee distanced himself, and Soma began his chase, then the battle between the two of them raised its another curtains.
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