CLANG!!!
The sound of metal clashing resonated throughout the training ground as I used both my katana and the axe-hammer to block Lauryn's simple strike.
"...That's the problem with using dual weapons, you lose most of your defense."
Gazing at me, she mumbled before pushing her palm forward, her hand touching my chest.
BOOM!!
"Arghh!!"
Before I could shift my body, she curled her hand and punched me at point-blank range, sending me flying back and crashing into the wall behind.
'...Fuck.'
Cursing silently, I managed to get back on my feet, my body aching with a sharp pain followed by a dull ache in my chest.
It left me unresponsive for a while, giving her enough time to aim her next strike at my face.
A horizontal line of silver rushed towards me.
I raised my hand carrying the axe-hammer, the axe side blocking the katana, but the collision made my hand numb.
Despite the pain, I circled around, moving away from the wall before jerking my hand to alleviate the numbness.
