"Correct, smart-ass," Renan admitted shamelessly before vanishing from his spot, his speed incredible. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared above the goblin, his katana raised high above his head, ready to strike.
Just as Renan's blade descended, the goblin's necklace shone brightly. In the next instant, a saber materialized in his hand, and he swung it toward Renan in retaliation.
*CLANK!*
Their weapons collided.
*BOOM!*
*CRACK*
The ground under the goblin cracked and caved in, but Renan remained in the air, their blades pressing against each other.
"Not bad," the goblin spoke, his voice carrying both amusement and confidence. "But against me, you would still lose."
With those words, the goblin planted his foot firmly into the cracked ground, pushing up with immense force. He roared, the sound reverberating through the forest, and with a mighty heave, he forced Renan's blade back.
