The first soldier died before he finished swinging.
Holden's Solar-Forged Sword caught the halberd mid-arc and kept going. Through the weapon. Through the armor. Through the soldier.
Shhhk.
The soldier split at the waist. His upper half fell left. His lower half fell right. Dark energy dissolved the remains before either half hit the deck.
[Imperial Elite Soldier (Rank 2, 3-Star) Defeated! +600 KP!]
[2x KP Booster Active! +1,200 KP!]
The second soldier was already there.
His halberd thrust toward Holden's chest.
Holden sidestepped, caught the shaft with his free hand, and pulled. The soldier stumbled forward, and Holden's sword found his neck.
Shhhk.
[Imperial Elite Soldier (Rank 2, 3-Star) Defeated! +600 KP!]
[2x KP Booster Active! +1,200 KP!]
Third.
Fourth.
Fifth.
Three soldiers charged in a triangle formation. The front soldier aimed low while the two behind aimed high, creating a pincer designed to trap a single combatant between three weapons.
