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A powerful shield of divine light protected Jonathan from the explosion, Artorias rushed amidst the eruption of stone and light, rushing towards Jonathan, aiming to pierce his shield.
"Your shield… I'll slice it."
SLAAASH!
A powerful slash was unleashed, as Artorias spun in midair, golden and crimson flames emerged as he attacked Jonathan, another slicing explosion reached him.
BOOOM!
And yet…
The shield gained cracks, rapidly dissipating, but that's because Jonathan decided to make it disappear, facing Artorias again.
"He reminds me of the many apprentices I've had in my life…" Jonathan smiled. "That incredible potential and amazing skills, but also an incredible level of impatience. He desires victory against an ancient foe that defeated him, he's too prideful. He's using his strength for the wrong cause. Personal satisfaction like this… Will never bring him anything good at the end, only the hatred of everyone, and despair at the end of the road."
