For several more exchanges...
Neither of us gained the advantage.
Death Bringer collided against twin daggers in a relentless rhythm, sparks scattering across the ruined battlefield as our blades met again and again. Every strike I landed was answered immediately. Every opening I created vanished before I could exploit it.
We were equal.
At least...
For now.
Leonhart slid backward across the broken terrain before planting the tip of one dagger into the stone.
A quiet chuckle escaped him.
"I suppose that's enough of a warm-up."
Dark mana spread outward from beneath his feet.
The ruins trembled.
A familiar system notification materialized before my eyes.
[DEATH GOD AUTHORITY ACTIVATED.]
[DEATH COUNT EXCHANGED.]
[LEONHART SURPASSES LEVEL THRESHOLD.]
[LEVEL: UNKNOWN.]
...
I remained still.
Watching him.
The smile on Leonhart's face slowly widened.
