The crowd's gasp lingered for a moment as Sora straightened,
Rice's Spirit Strike had landed but failed to pierce through the Draconic Aura emanating from the body.
Of course, Sora was still cautious since he wasn't sure how many Spirit Strikes he could take from Rice…
Still, he felt a little excited about this new challenge.
"Not bad," he said.
Rice's expression did not change.
Although his body still seemed almost fragile under the arena lights, his aura was not… Soon, it condensed around him like a blade.
He had expected his strike to be absorbed, yet he had not wasted it. Every movement was a test, and he learned more about Sora's abilities.
"Taunting me will not work, Sora." Rice said, but the other didn't listen at all.
Sora just surged forward again…
Thud!
His steps were heavy as if his physique carried him with raw force.
