Chapter 274: Heart of Winter (conclusion)

"You were reckless, Gearpin! Why charge in there like that? There was an Archon among them." The white-haired female started scolding him as soon as they exited the gate. "Now we'll ha..."

An old woman rolled gracefully out of the gate, a silver sword held in one hand. "Greetings."

[Ghost Step]

Chiba appeared next to Tipha, her silver sword slashing a half dozen times against the Ice Armor that protected her target.

Tipha retreated and summoned her sword, the first clash of blade against blade told her in no uncertain terms, the old woman was a master swordsman. An ice shield formed in her off-hand, while she circled warily.

Gearpin faked a charge at Chiba and then slammed his spiked tail into Tipha's stomach.

Gearpin (Floyd) has landed a significant strike.

[Dual-Chain: Cleave]

Chiba has followed up Gearpin's attack with a significant strike.

Gearpin morphed back into Floyd; the teen pursued the reeling Tipha while drawing both daggers.