Augustus barely had time to react. Kael was already on him.
A fist slammed into his gut like a hammer. Augustus gasped, the air ripped from his lungs. Another blow smashed into his ribs, sending him staggering back.
He barely managed to throw up a hand, chanting a spell under his breath.
Fire crackled at his fingertips which burst out like a huge explosion but Kael moved too fast and fire attacked the brunt only the after image.
In the next instant, Kael appeared and grabbed Augustus's wrist, and twisted. A sickening snap filled the room.
"AHHHHHHH!"
Augustus screamed as pain shot through his arm like lightning.
Kael grinned. "Come on, mage boy. You gotta be faster than that."
Augustus gritted his teeth, forcing the pain down. He gathered energy, muttering another incantation—
Kael's boot slammed into his stomach.
Augustus doubled over, choking. Another hit came, this time to his jaw which sent him reeling. His vision blurred as blood filled his mouth.
Kael didn't stop.
