บท 423: Was it worth it?

Happening at the same time...

The sound of metals continuously echoed along with constant grunts and yells from Roman and Joaquin. Neither of them took a break or said another word, knowing saying anything was simply a waste of energy and time. Joaquin had already closed his mind and Roman was disgusted at every word that would come out of the emperor's mouth. 

Hence, they exchanged blows until they were panting for air. Sweats covered their skins and their scratches continuously increased, visible on their bodies. But that didn't deter them from wielding their swords, swinging them to attack, or blocking an attack. 

After a long exchange of kicks, punches, and swords, both of them were equally exhausted. Until their fight slowly turned from a fierce battle of strength and skill to stamina. 

CLANG!

"Ugh!" Joaquin ground his teeth. His swords trembled at the enormous weight pressing down against his blades.