Clang-!
Sparks erupted as his blade intercepted mine at the last possible moment. His broken knee buckled, but he twisted with unnatural grace, using the impact to flip backward.
We separated, both skidding across wet grass.
"Impossible!" Vex spat blood, his veil flickering uselessly around him like torn lace. "How the hell are you finding me?!"
I smirked. "Wouldn't you like to know?"
"Y-You!" His jaw tightened in irritation. Then—
[Blink]
I just adjusted my grip and attacked him again.
Our blades met in a shower of sparks, the shriek of steel on steel cutting through the night. Each clash sent tremors up my arms - this man's strength was no illusion. Even injured, his counters were precise, his footwork impeccable despite the ruined knee.
Then I saw it.
The slightest twitch of his left pinky.
I ducked just as a hidden blade shot from his sleeve, grazing my hair instead of piercing my eye.
"Tch." Vex bared bloodied teeth. "Lucky guess."
