Cornered and out of options, Clayton reacted slower than the beam of light streaking toward him. Panic set in as he braced himself for whatever consequences awaited him—there was no way he could dodge the strange light in time.
But seconds passed… and nothing happened.
His body felt completely normal. Confused, Clayton glanced around, unsure of what had just occurred. Unfortunately, his confusion didn't last long—Marloka's next attack was already upon him. Clayton snapped back to his senses, narrowly dodging the incoming strike and quickly launching a counterattack.
Marloka, still dazed from Clayton's poison, couldn't see clearly and failed to notice that he was under attack. Clayton's strike landed cleanly, while Marloka's completely missed.
Eyes wide in disbelief, Marloka stared at Clayton, his expression filled with regret. He had thought the momentum was his—but provoking someone as dangerous as Clayton had become his downfall.
