"Let me show you the Warrior's Way!"
With a soft chuckle, Athena dashed forward, fists clenched, eyes shining with excitement. Elara raised her arms instinctively, expecting an onslaught. However, the way Athena moved was truly beyond anything she had ever faced.
Athena's first blow struck Elara's guard with such force that her body shook. It felt like being slammed by a warhammer made of living steel.
Despite her pain, Elara refused to lose. She gritted her teeth and retaliated with a swift jab, but Athena effortlessly deflected it with one arm.
In a smooth motion, Athena advanced, her fist snapping forward like a bullet. Elara tried to dodge, but she was half a second too late.
A crack echoed across the Coliseum as the blow connected with her ribs. Gasping, Elara stumbled, struggling to regain her breath under Athena's relentless assault.