With Alec vouching for his teammate, the referee chose not to intervene, Connor, emboldened by this decision, dashed toward Arthur with renewed confidence.
This time, he dropped to all fours, his movements becoming faster and more primal.
Arthur initially considered unsheathing the spirit sword strapped to his back but decided against it the moment he saw Connor’s ferocious speed.
Instead, he adjusted his stance, lowering his right hand and planting his feet firmly on the ground.
The silver gauntlets on Arthur’s hands seemed to enlarge slightly, as faint trails of smoke where escaping from the intricate lines carved along their surface.
Bang!
A thunderous clash shook the stage as their attacks started. Arthur attempted a direct punch, but Connor’s erratic fighting style allowed him to twist his body just enough to evade.
This left Arthur momentarily exposed, and Connor capitalized on the opening, slapping Arthur with a resounding force.