The armored knight charged forward with incredible speed, his sword gleaming under the sunlight, ready to deliver a decisive blow to Ares. His footsteps echoed like a roaring beast, signaling the impending end.
But Ares, who had been carefully observing his every move, had no intention of surrendering so easily. The moment the knight got close enough, Ares swiftly sidestepped, letting the attack pass beside him and crash into the ground, sending dust and debris flying.
Ares (thinking): "Just as I expected… He's powerful, but he focuses all his strength into his attacks, leaving himself open for a moment!"
Seizing the opportunity, Ares dashed forward, targeting a weak spot in the knight's armor—the joint between the helmet and the chest plate. With a powerful fist, he struck directly, forcing the knight to stumble back for a brief moment, visibly affected by the impact.
Knight (surprised): "Oh? So you're not just dodging… Good."
But before Ares could follow up with another attack, the knight had already regained his balance, gripping his sword with both hands and lifting it above his head.
Knight: "But speed alone won't be enough to bring me down!"
With a devastating downward slash, the knight's sword came crashing toward Ares. He barely managed to evade it, but the sheer force of the swing sent a powerful gust of air that nearly knocked him off balance.
Ares (thinking): "He's no ordinary knight… His strength keeps increasing with every attack!"
He needed to think fast, or this battle would end before he could prove himself. Taking a deep breath to steady his mind, Ares made a bold decision—he would bet everything on one final attack.
Ares (with a confident smirk): "Alright… It's time to end this fight!"
Charging straight at the knight, he prepared to use everything he had learned so far. Would he be able to turn the tide and claim victory?
End of Chapter 9.