HBWnovel Chapter 1860: Chapter 1649: Two Versus One 1
Chapter 1860: Chapter 1649: Two Versus One 1
Chapter 1860: Chapter 1649: Two Versus One 1
The sparring match began as Alex stepped into the arena, his expression calm but his presence commanding. His training sword, forged from enchanted steel, glimmered with faint flickers of fire and frost dancing along its blade. Across from him, Artemia and Sera stood ready, their stances confident yet guarded, fully aware of Alex's skill and strength.
Artemia twirled her training spear with practiced ease, its polished shaft catching the sunlight. Lightning crackled faintly along its tip, a clear warning of her intent. Sera, in contrast, stood low and poised, her twin daggers glinting menacingly. Shadows seemed to ripple around her, as if the darkness itself bent to her will.
"Don't hold back," Alex said, his voice steady, his eyes sharp. "Come at me with everything you've got." He added with a smile, a provocative smile that seemed to have worked perfectly and thus the fight started.
Sera vanished. A whisper of wind and a faint distortion in the air were the only signs of her movement. Artemia didn't hesitate; with a sharp thrust, she sent a bolt of lightning streaking toward Alex. He sidestepped, his sword flashing up to deflect the energy with a shower of sparks.
[Tch! You should have used me!] Silveria complained distracting Alex.@@@@
"Don't worry you'll be used soon."
But the distraction was enough. Sera reappeared behind him, her daggers slicing toward his ribs in a blur of deadly precision. Without turning, Alex swung his sword backward, a wall of ice erupting between them. Sera flipped away mid-air, landing gracefully as the icy barrier shattered.
Artemia charged forward, her spear a blur of strikes and sweeps. Alex parried each blow with precision, the sound of clashing steel ringing through the air. Lightning surged along the spear, forcing him to dodge as the magical energy crackled dangerously close to his skin. "Impressive teamwork," Alex remarked, stepping back as the ground beneath him turned slick with frost. With a sharp twist of his wrist, he sent a wave of ice shards toward Artemia. She spun her spear, the lightning along its shaft disintegrating the frozen projectiles in mid- air.
Alex met her strike head-on, fire and lightning clashing in a dazzling burst of energy. The force of the collision sent Artemia skidding back, her grip on the spear tight.
Sera didn't waste the opportunity. She reappeared behind Alex, her daggers glowing with a mix of wind and darkness. This time, her strikes were relentless, each one aiming for a vital spot. Alex blocked and dodged, but her speed was unmatched, forcing him to rely on bursts of ice and fire to keep her at bay.
"You've improved," Alex admitted, his tone approving even as he pushed himself harder. With a sweep of his sword, he unleashed a spiral of fire and ice, the opposing elements creating a maelstrom that forced both girls to retreat.
But they weren't done yet. Artemia and Sera exchanged a brief glance before launching a coordinated attack. Artemia hurled her spear, charged with lightning, while Sera darted in low, her daggers aimed for Alex's legs.
Alex pivoted, catching the spear with his sword and deflecting it with a fiery explosion. At the same time, he dropped into a crouch, a wave of frost freezing the ground beneath Sera's feet. She stumbled, but recovered quickly, her momentum carrying her into a graceful roll.
Before either of them could recover, Alex leaped into the air, his sword blazing with both fire and ice. He landed with a resounding impact, the combined elements surging outward in a shockwave that forced the girls to their knees.
Breathing heavily, Artemia and Sera looked up at him, determination still burning in their eyes. Alex lowered his sword, the flames and frost dissipating.
"Enough," he said, a smile breaking across his face. "Well done, both of you. You fought with skill, coordination, and heart. I couldn't have asked for better sparring partners." Artemia stood, wiping sweat from her brow as she grinned. "You didn't make it easy, that's for sure."
Sera sheathed her daggers, her lips curving into a rare smile. "Next time, we'll beat you." Alex chuckled, extending a hand to help them up. "I look forward to it."