"Let's toy with him," Nero grinned, relishing the thought of completely crushing Barak.
Barak gritted his teeth, intensifying his assault. He launched a series of strikes, each executed with increasing speed and fervor, but despite his best efforts, he struggled to land a hit. Nero's reactions were almost preternatural, his counterattacks coming just as swiftly, keeping Barak on the defensive.
With a quick feint to the left, Barak aimed a powerful downward strike, hoping to catch Nero off guard. But Nero anticipated the move, twisting his body to the side and using the momentum to redirect Barak's blade, sending it off-course. In that instant, he countered with a swift slash aimed at Barak's side.
Barak barely managed to twist away, feeling the rush of air as Nero's sword sliced just inches from him. The close call ignited a fire within Barak, pushing him to dig deeper into his training. He wasn't about to be outclassed so easily.
