Chapter 53: Stunned

Alden sized up the Dark Elf from afar. 

They were tall, almost to the point they towered over him. They were also lean, doubtless possessing a physique fit for combat. 

The strange markings on their skin glowed with a pale light, appearing as little specks within the thin fog. 

Alden would have been a little mesmerised if it wasn't for the grim nature of the situation. 

As it was, though… 

He had a tough battle up ahead. 

For he did not doubt that the Dark Elf was stronger than him. An air, similar to that of an [Adept] Mage swirled around their figure. 

Alden's expression quickly turned sombre. There was still some lingering bloodlust, but it was being suppressed by the need to keep a level head. 

'Calm.' 

The young man repeated the phrase in his mind. While he was doing that, the Dark Elf also appeared to be assessing him.