The next moment, the figure attacked without warning, closing the distance between them in a single explosive movement, his sword cutting toward Two's throat with incredible speed and precision.
Two's body reacted before conscious thought completed. His sword rose to intercept, the blade meeting the incoming attack, deflecting and redirecting the force away from his center line.
The clash rang out with a clear, sharp note that echoed across the empty space.
The figure didn't pause. The deflected strike transitioned immediately into a follow-up, the blade reversing direction in a tight arc that came at Two from a completely different angle. Then another strike, and another, each one flowing seamlessly from the last in a continuous assault that left no room for counterattack.
