章 2612: Stead

Aina suffered the first strike, blocking with a swing of her ax. But the strength was so great that it blew her hands up, almost knocking the weapon out of her hands entirely. 

The second came even faster, slashing against an opening in her stomach. 

Battle Ax Force bloomed and spiraled, forming a protective barrier. But that just sapped at more of Aina's stores, both her Force and her mind and focus. 

Even then, it didn't work well. 

The barrier shattered, slashing against her abs and leaving her military garbed tattered and almost torn through entirely. 

Her body flew out and she landed heavily and ground, barely managing to resist falling to a knee as the third strike came. 

"You can always give up, lady," a laughter echoed with an eerie coldness, "so long as you're willing to take the risk, that is."