บท 230: Ascending the Staircase

John's hand sliced down incredibly fast, appearing like a blur to all watching from the sidelines.

Che!

His hand sliced directly into Grant's shoulder, severing his arm off completely. 

"Gahhh," Grant cried out in pain from losing an arm.

John's counter attack had been so fast that he didn't even have time to react. Grant tried to pull his blade free from John's grip and retreat, but found that it wouldn't budge no matter how hard he pulled.

This delay was all John needed as his other hand, still holding the blade, suddenly pushed outwards with all his might.

Boom!

Grant's sword collided with his own body, its power overwhelming him. The sounds of bone's cracking rang out.

"Gah!"