Kapitel 273: Dishonoured (4)

Kace slammed his shoulder into the bookshelf, shattering it into pieces and scattering the books it housed. The bookshelf had hidden a secret passageway in the walls. A blade lashed out in response to his sudden assault. A metal clang resounded as Kace blocked it with the bracer that covered his right forearm. 

Kace retaliated with a brutal kick towards his opponent's legs, seeking to unbalance him. His opponent turned out to be quite nimble as he deftly avoided the blow in time. In the narrow passage, the two quietly took stock of each other, even as Grugda moved to back Kace up. As Kace glanced over his opponent, he noticed the familiar leathery rags that covered his body.