"All these years …"
In the face of the Raven of Death's extremely callous words, Nicholas responded calmly, "Monty, this is the first time you didn't argue with me."
It was as if he had lost all his emotions a moment ago.
"You don't even want to defend yourself?"
However, the only thing that responded to Nicholas in the crack was the soft sound of the wind.
And
* Whoosh! *
When he heard the sudden sound of a crossbow, Thales' breathing froze.
Nicholas' body swayed violently. He turned his body in a disheveled manner to avoid the fatal arrow that sliced through the air!
* Thud! *
After a muffled sound, a short arrow was nailed to the ground not far from the Star Killer's shoulder. The shaft of the arrow was still trembling.
"What a beautiful dodge."
Monty's voice came from behind the rock again.
Lying on his side on the ground, Nicholas panted rapidly. Even though he tried his best to dodge, the light armor on his left shoulder was still grazed by the arrow, leaving behind an ugly wound.
"But how many more times can you roll with that arrow?"
The Star Killer frowned slightly. He turned his head and glanced at the arrow shaft on his right back. He then endured the pain and looked at the wound on his chest. The tip of the arrow was slightly exposed, and it was dripping with blood.
Obviously, the dodge just now had worsened his injuries.
"Why?"
Nicholas said hoarsely, "What benefits did the Constellatiates give you?"
"Monty!"
But before he could finish asking, Nicholas' expression changed drastically. He supported himself with his left hand and dodged again!
* Bang! *
The bowstring sounded again, and the sharp arrow sliced through the air.
* Clang! *
Another arrow stabbed into the spot next to Nicholas' thigh, leaving behind a terrifying, muffled sound.
The Star Killer's leg armor was cut by it, and spots of red could be seen under his clothes.
Next to the stream was a small empty space surrounded by rocks. The heavily injured man's face was pale as he lay on the ground, panting.
He was facing a terrifying and powerful enemy who was hidden from his sight.
"Do you hear the sound of your flesh being torn apart by the barbs?" The Raven of Death's voice rose faintly. It was filled with viciousness and malice, and it continuously attacked the other's mind.
But this time, the tormented Nicholas did not speak.
On the contrary, his sweaty face was extremely focused.
The Star Killer endured the pain in his chest and firmly extended his left hand to grab the golden saber with the black handle.
Thales frowned.
"It's a pity that the Rising Sun Saber can't block arrows …"
Monty's cold laughter floated in the cracks between the rocks. Along with the sound of the wind moving about, he seemed to be near and far at the same time. "Are you thinking that it would be great if the Severing Souls Blade was still around?"
But the Raven of Death's words came to an abrupt halt!
Nicholas calmly got up from his kneeling position. He moved his left hand to the back of his head and extended the Rising Sun Saber to his back.
Thales' gaze froze. He was shocked.
He's …
The Star Killer's blade swept past the arrow shaft, which was exposed outside the armor, and sparks flew.
"Sizzle …"
Amidst a strange sizzling sound, the arrow that was instantly cut off fell to the ground powerlessly. One side of it was still faintly red and emitting faint white smoke.
Nicholas coughed. "You know, this flaming knife really can't be used to block arrows …"
His blade returned to his chest, near the wound.
There was another terrifying sizzling sound.
As Nicholas grunted laboriously, his blade and right hand left the wound on his chest.
Thales widened his eyes.
A small but ferocious-looking barbed arrowhead and the broken arrow shaft were pulled out from his chest without hesitation.
Aside from the sweat on his forehead, the Star Killer did not even frown, as if he had just cut open someone else's wound. "But debridement, removal of the arrow, and stopping the bleeding at the same time are still very useful …"
The moment Nicholas' voice faded away, the crossbow bolts came flying again!
* Swoosh! *
As the sound of the air being sliced rose, Nicholas turned swiftly.
The Twist of Fate surged in his body, causing his figure to change!
* Ding! *
The new arrow passed through the afterimage of its target and landed a few inches away from Nicholas' boots. It buzzed with the remaining force.
Thales watched the scene in front of him worriedly. The Star Killer panted softly as he stared at the arrow on the ground, but he was not injured.
Compared to before, Nicholas seemed to be at ease after he removed the arrow from his body.
For the first time, the Raven of Death's fatal arrow did not succeed.
Thales could not help but tighten his grip on his sword.
"Six seconds, old friend.
"From the moment you nocked the arrow, aimed, measured the distance, and fired, you took a total of six seconds. It's about the same as eighteen years ago." The Star Killer took a deep breath. He extended his right hand and clenched his fist lightly. Even though he was not as agile as before, he was no longer impeded by the arrow stuck in his body.
"Coupled with the movement after the arrow was fired, the interval between each arrow was at least seven to nine seconds. Seven to nine seconds is safe."
Nicholas' expression became calm again. He loosened his grip gently, and a small arrowhead fell from his hand.
The wound on his chest had long since been sealed by the high temperature, and the wound on his back was no longer bleeding. The Power of Eradication gathered in the bones near the arrow wound and surged ceaselessly, urging his muscles to contract and seal the wound.
* Swoosh! *
The wind from the arrow rose again.
Before the Star Killer finished speaking, he suddenly turned around, turned his head, and slashed!
Thales shuddered. Hell's senses instantly slowed down the scene in front of him. The silver light in Nicholas' body shot out, propelling his body to change direction in an unbelievable manner, leaving behind an afterimage.
His blade was agile and swift, cutting through the arrow in the air.
* Shick! *
As sparks flew, the Rising Sun Saber easily cut it into two.
The Star Killer's body froze for a moment.
The scene in front of Thales returned to normal.
On the ground in the distance, a short arrow that had been cut into two did not lose its momentum and fell into the distance.
Thales' eyebrows furrowed even more. He could tell that even though the Star Killer's movements were still sluggish due to his injury, he was slowly regaining control of the situation.
Nicholas raised the slightly red Rising Sun Saber in his left hand and took a deep breath. "You're right, Monty."
The pale-faced man furrowed his eyebrows and looked at the area below his left rib. There was a new scratch on his light armor.
He swung the weapon in his hand in dissatisfaction. "This steaming hot saber is too sharp. Even if I cut the arrow, I can't make it deviate.
"I'm starting to miss that old saber."
The Star Killer raised his head and began to pace slowly. His gaze was vigilant as he surveyed the rocks around him.
"Son of a b * tch." Monty's voice floated into his ears again. His tone was slightly raised, and there was a hint of annoyance in his vulgar words. He repeated Thales' worries. "You retrieved an arrow from the battlefield while in extreme pain, and you still have time to calculate my firing speed …
"You're just a foot soldier who only knows how to cut people. When did you become so powerful?"
Nicholas gently moved his injured right arm, searching for the limit of his injuries. He sneered in disdain. "Didn't I say this before? This is the age when we are at our strongest. While our physical strength declines and our skills decline, our experience, knowledge, experience, and willpower gradually solidify into the most reliable strength."
The Star Killer sneered. Anger flashed in his eyes. "And you can't imagine what kind of experience I had on that night in Dragon Clouds City six years ago …"
Thales, who was resting to recover his strength, had a thought appear in his mind. He could not help but recall that nightmarish night.
It was especially so when Lampard sneered. He remembered the black mass of crossbows, and the terrifying sound when they fired at the same time.
'Merciless and cold.
'And those White Blade Guards who protected me and Little Rascal with their lives, and the unwilling and pained expressions on their faces when they were heavily injured …'
"Compared to that …" Nicholas' sneer brought Thales back to reality. "Monty, every time you shoot, you have to calculate your opponent's movement trajectory according to the distance and the direction of the wind …"
Monty did not answer.
"How unfortunate."
Nicholas grinned coldly. "My Power of Eradication is best at changing trajectories halfway."
* Whoosh! *
Another muffled sound was followed by the next arrow!
'But …'
Thales solemnly saw the Twist of Fate in Nicholas' body flash slightly.
He instantly stopped moving forward and bent his body backwards. As if he had predicted the move, he dodged the arrow that should have pierced through his chest!
"F * ck!"
Monty's exasperated and furious shout came from afar.
Nicholas responded to him by shaking his head indifferently. "Come on, Monty. I almost know where you are."
He stared at the area in front of him to the left, and the saber in his left hand spun continuously.
Silence returned to the Land of Barren Rocks.
Only Nicholas, who was staring at the rock, and Thales, who was sitting on the ground and resting against his shield, were left.
Thales sighed heavily. 'Obviously, the situation has changed.'
"Hahahaha." The Raven of Death's laughter rose faintly. There was a faint desolation in it. "You know, Spiky, you remind me of Kaslan …"
Nicholas' gaze stopped in midair.
'Kaslan?'
A heroic old man who persuaded him to drink appeared in Thales' mind, but the prince never saw him again. It was said that the old man died in Heroic Spirit Palace in the end.
"Every time Kaslan and Terende fought, the Inextinguishable Flame, who had fierce attacks, had the upper hand, and was about to defeat the Iceberg …"
Monty continued, "Counterattack, trap, lure the enemy … Kaslan always had a way to deal a fatal blow at the last moment, turn defeat into victory, and defeat Terende. Even the Motionless Bow could not help him."
Nicholas was first puzzled and stunned, then he reacted.
'The Inextinguishable Flame, Terende.'
His gaze darkened. 'The former Vanguard of the White Blade Guards, the great warrior of Kaslan's generation.'
"There's always a way, there's always a way … You're really becoming more and more like that Iceberg," Monty said with a sigh.
'No.'
Nicholas breathed softly. 'Whether it's Kaslan or Terende …
'They, Dominic, Blake, Lyken, Sol, Bauer … These old faces of the White Blade Guards.'
Nicholas gripped the blade in his hand tightly with an expressionless face.
At this moment, the Raven of Death said flatly, "What are you waiting for, Your Highness?"
As he spoke, the bowstring sounded again!
The slightly absent-minded Star Killer was shocked. He immediately activated the Twist of Fate. He immediately turned and dodged the arrow!
But it was not over yet.
* Whoosh! *
The wind from the sword rose!
Behind him, Thales had already arrived before him at some point in time!
With a fierce expression, the prince swung his sword at the disheveled Nicholas, who had just dodged the sniper attack, and was enveloped by the tip of the sword.
* Clang! *
Nicholas calmly raised his sword. In the most disadvantageous position, he struggled to dodge Thales' attack.
Thales gritted his teeth and used the momentum to ram his shield forward!
* Bang! Clang! *
Nicholas' right shoulder pushed against the shield, and the blade in his left hand blocked the prince's subsequent thrust.
"Back off, young prince." The Star Killer exerted force from his waist and pushed Thales back. He warned impatiently, "Or else you'll lose a hand or more."
Thales snorted coldly. "Didn't you say that it's enough for me to eat with one hand?"
The furious Nicholas was just about to speak when he felt a sense of danger.
He immediately lowered his head!
* Whoosh! *
Another crossbow bolt flew through the air!
It slashed past the back of Nicholas' left ear, bringing with it a scorching wave of air.
"See, you don't actually have to worry about me." Thales exhaled and assessed his remaining strength.
He said solemnly, "Your real opponent is on the other side."
Nicholas let out a low growl. His gaze was hostile. The wound Thales made on his face was still bright red.
The second prince thrust his longsword at him again!
The Star Killer had just raised his saber to block the attack when he noticed that something was wrong.
Just as he expected, Thales' longsword, which was halfway through his thrust, suddenly made a turn and bypassed the Star Killer's intercepting blade!
It was a feint.
A feint made by the Twist of Fate.
'Damn it!'
The Star Killer cursed in his heart. 'That's my move.'
He quickly took a step back and dodged Thales' sword, which had changed from a thrust to a slash.
Thales, who had forced his opponent to retreat for the first time, curled his lips.
'As expected.'
The right side of Nicholas' chest was heavily injured. Even though he had temporarily suppressed the injury, it could be seen from the fact that he had to use his left hand to use his saber. The Star Killer's dominant hand, footwork, and balance were greatly affected. He was far from being in his best condition.
Thales exhaled. 'Fighting against this terrifying man is no longer as stressful as before.'
Thales placed his sword on his shield. His gaze was fierce. He knew that he had two great advantages.
First of all, unless absolutely necessary, Nicholas was unwilling to kill him.
Otherwise, it would be meaningless for the Star Killer to chase him all the way here for Dragon Clouds City.
Secondly, this was not a battle between Thales and Nicholas, but a battle between the Raven of Death and the Star Killer.
They placed all their attention on each other. The Prince of Constellation was at most an arena.
'So, as long as I try my best to create trouble for him and make the Star Killer reveal enough flaws, then the Raven of Death hiding in the dark can …'
"Do you want to continue playing?"
Nicholas looked at him angrily. "Then open your eyes wide and watch!"
The next moment, the saber in his left hand immediately appeared before his eyes!
Thales raised his shield, but his heart immediately skipped a beat.
With his hell's senses, the Power of Eradication in Nicholas' body surged. He swung his saber and instantly changed direction.
'Twist of Fate.
'It's this again.'
The Twist of Fate that allowed him to instantly change direction and reverse inertia. It had a miraculous effect regardless of whether he dodged or attacked!
Thales instinctively activated the Sin of Hell's River and imitated the silver needle-like glare that erupted from his opponent's bones. He forcefully pulled his shield back while his joints let out muffled sounds and pain, and changed direction to attack his opponent's true direction of attack. At the same time, he swung his sword with his right hand and stabbed the enemy. He was prepared to play the game of 'you change, I change too' with the enemy.
His shield and Nicholas' weapon swept past each other in the air, and a barely noticeable sound was produced. * Ding! *
'No.
'Wait.'
Thales looked at Nicholas' fierce expression and could not help but feel his heart race. A bad feeling rose in his heart.
'It's not that simple …'
* Whoosh! * The saber whistled, and its momentum was piercingly cold.
Thales was shocked.
This time, the dead face did not activate the Twist of Fate!
He did not use the special effect of his Power of Eradication either. He did not change his body and inertia, and he did not avoid Thales' sword!
Instead …
"Ahhh!" Nicholas roared furiously.
Instead, he swung his saber and attacked with an indomitable will!
* Shick! * Thales' sword grazed past Nicholas' left shoulder, and blood splattered.
But the Star Killer's blade did not care about anything else. It went straight to the middle!
In the next second, Thales, who was still in a dodging posture and retreating in a disheveled manner with his sword and shield, felt a chill in his throat. He was terrified.
When he came to his senses, the Rising Sun Saber was already pressed against his neck.
"The Twist of Fate is the same as war. It's an art of deceiving the enemy." Nicholas did not care about the injury on his shoulder at all. His gaze was cold. "But if you indulge too much in the deceiving effect of it and rely too much on feints and changes in direction to gain an advantage …"
The man did not continue.
Thales sighed. He lowered his shield and held the hilt of his sword upside down to show that he admitted defeat.
Nicholas tightened his grip a little and threatened with a cold snort, "This will be your end …"
* Shick! * Another sound of a crossbow rang in the distance!
The Star Killer's expression changed.
At the same time, Thales swung his upside-down sword in a backhand motion!
Nicholas' expression changed when he was attacked from both sides. He cursed, but he only had time to say one word, "F * ck!"
The Twist of Fate in the Star Killer's body circulated again and forcefully twisted his body!
Nicholas perfectly dodged Thales' backhand sword that was right in front of him, but his left arm was cut by the flying crossbow bolt, and blood gushed out.
The unstable Star Killer gritted his teeth and took a few steps back. He moved out of the dangerous area and used the Rising Sun Saber to stop the bleeding.
"I think what he meant was, Your Highness, you know how to deceive the enemy, and you also know how to fight with your life on the line."
Monty's lackadaisical voice, which was replaced by a solemn and fierce one, came from the cracks in the rocks around them. "But you have too little experience in battles. You don't know when to deceive the enemy, and when to fight with your life on the line."
Thales' eyebrows twitched.
The Raven of Death said softly, "I have a suggestion for this. When the enemy is used to you fighting with your life on the line, you should deceive them. When the enemy is used to you bullying them, you should fight with your life on the line."
"Thank you for your guidance." Thales exhaled. "I feel like I've learned more today than I did in the outdoor training classes over the past six years."
"I can tell." The Star Killer pressed the wound on his chest and stared at Thales with hostility. "Are you scolding me?"
Thales smiled in a friendly manner.
"Also, speaking of the training sessions, if I remember correctly …" Thales stared at Nicholas and sighed in a rather resigned manner.
"Six years ago, his left leg and left arm were shot by arrows, but he still fought for a day. He did not remove the arrowhead in time, so this problem was left behind."
When Nicholas heard this, he froze!
'Six years ago …
'This brat …
'This …'
He tightened his grip on the hilt of his saber.
Thales said solemnly, "During the training classes, compared to his right side, his left side's movements were slightly uncoordinated."
"Got it." Monty's answer was brief and very satisfied.
Nicholas was silent for a while.
"You …" The Star Killer tightened his grip on the hilt of his saber. He no longer smiled coldly, but his gaze was fierce.
"You … are very good."
Thales sighed in resignation. He shook his arm lightly. The numbness and soreness appeared again.
'I'm almost at my limit.'
In the next moment, the battle started again!
The prince turned his body sideways and raised his shield. Without holding back, he charged at Nicholas, who was trembling in anger!
In response, the Star Killer lowered his body and swept his leg in an attempt to kick him down while he was charging forward.
This time, Thales gritted his teeth and no longer used the Twist of Fate to dodge.
He activated the Sin of Hell's River to increase his strength and maintain his balance. He lowered his body and stood on the ground to withstand the kick!
* Thud! *
Thales swayed, but he did not fall. He roared angrily and pushed Nicholas' saber away.
Monty's laughter came from the crack in the rock. "Look, he learned it."
The Star Killer activated the Twist of Fate with all his might. He stuck close to the shield and spun around in a strange manner. He stretched his weak right hand over the shield, grabbed Thales' left arm, and pulled it in an ingenious manner!
Thales lost his balance due to the pull, and his longsword missed its target.
He moved past Nicholas, lost his balance after charging a few steps, and landed on one knee.
But there were gains and losses.
* Whoosh! *
Nicholas, who was tripped by Thales, heard a sound next to his ear. He only had time to dodge with his upper body when he suddenly felt pain in his leg!
* Shick! *
His left calf was pierced by Monty's arrow!
The Star Killer cried out in pain and cursed fiercely, "Monty!"
"F * ck you!"
The prince coughed in pain a few times. He got up and stared at Nicholas with a slight frown.
He turned his head and said indignantly to the Raven of Death, who was hiding behind the scenes, "Calf?
Can't you aim for the vital part? "
Monty's voice rose, and he rebutted Thales rudely, "I also want to look for the Shooting Field!
Unless you want me to kill you as well — "
Before he could finish speaking, the sound of the bowstring being released was heard again!
Nicholas' expression was one of grief and indignation. He dragged his injured leg and spun around with all his might!
* Whoosh! *
Fortunately, the arrow only grazed past his thigh and tore his armor.
Once the arrow was shot, Monty said slowly with a mocking tone, "… I will shoot you as well, Your Honorable Highness!"
Thales was speechless for a moment. He shook his head in resignation. "Forget it, next time we will bet —"
But before Thales could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a chill behind him.
In his shock, Thales turned his head around. The Rising Sun Saber's blade was right in front of his eyes!
* Clang! *
The prince raised his shield with all his might in a panic and blocked Nicholas' slash with both hands!
"Both of you!"
Nicholas did not care about his pierced calf at all. His face was red with extreme anger, and the blood from Thales' slash could be seen.
"I've had enough of both of you echoing each other!"
The Star Killer shouted angrily with bloodshot eyes, "One of you is shameless and sinister, and the other is despicable and lowly!
What do you take this for?! "
Thales tried his best to draw his sword and tried to force his opponent to retreat.
But the moment he handed over his weapon, he heard a strange sound.
* Sizzle … *
A blade suddenly appeared on the back of the shield. It was slightly red and emitted light smoke.
Thales felt a chill in his heart.
'This is bad.'
As expected, at that moment, the red Rising Sun Saber pierced through the other side of the shield and arrived in front of his eyes!
The legendary anti-mystic equipment effortlessly cut Thales' shield in half, and then turned to cut his longsword.
* Sizzle … *
All of Thales' weapons turned into scrap metal in an instant, as if they were made of paper.
Even Thales' entire arm was roasted red from the Rising Sun Saber's slash. Faint smoke rose from it!
The prince grunted in pain.
* Thud! *
The next moment, Nicholas roared madly. He tripped Thales and sent him tumbling to the ground!
In that second, Thales' face contorted in pain as he fell to the ground.
* Whoosh! *
The sound of something slicing through the air rose again.
The Star Killer instinctively leaned forward and bent down, sticking close to Thales' back to avoid the arrow, which was filled with murderous intent!
* Rip! * It was the sound of flesh being torn apart at high speed.
"Hmm …" As Nicholas grunted, a crossbow arrow grazed past his lower back in a dangerous manner. It tore through his light armor, and as Nicholas bent down, it cut through his skin and came out from his shoulder and neck!
This arrow brought with it the most blood the Star Killer had seen since the start of the battle. The bloody liquid even sprayed onto Thales' head.
Blood flowed down his head. Thales breathed in laboriously. His mouth and nose were filled with the stench of blood.
It reminded him of many, many bloody nights.
Such as the Abandoned House, King's Street, and Shield District.
However, not only did Monty's arrow not stop the Star Killer, the intense pain seemed to have encouraged Nicholas' madness.
Nicholas knelt on Thales' back and trembled as he straightened his body.
"Monty …
"Monty …"
Nicholas roared in grief and indignation, "Monty!"
"Motherf * cker …"
The Star Killer was in so much pain that his teeth chattered. His eyes were bloodshot, and his voice was intermittent and hoarse.
But he could not find Monty even after a long time. He could only lower his head in anger and look at Thales on the ground.
Thales struggled with all his might. He supported himself against the ground and wanted to get up.
But he had long since been pinned down by the experienced Nicholas. He could not even turn his body around.
'Sh * t.
I've … forced him into a corner. '
"I can't find Monty." Nicholas' eyes were filled with uncontrollable anger. "But I caught you!
"Yes, I won't kill you!"
He swung the back of his saber down with great force and hit the back of Thales' left hand, which was pressed against the ground.
* Bang! *
Thales' entire body trembled. He felt a sharp pain in his left wrist!
* Crack — *
The clear sound of bones cracking could be heard.
"Ahhhh —" Thales howled in pain. He struggled with all his might, and his right hand was grasping at something behind him!
He seemed to have lost all feeling in his left hand. All that was left was pain.
But the prince was immediately punched in the back of his head by the Star Killer!
He saw stars.
"But I mean what I said!"
The Star Killer's eyes were bloodshot. He swung the back of his saber down again!
* Crash — *
This time, Thales' right knee let out a terrifying cracking sound, and he felt a sharp pain in his heart!
"Ahhhh —" The prince's cries of pain grew more intense. His back arched upwards as if it was spasming, and he struggled more and more crazily.
But Nicholas still pinned him to the ground.
The Star Killer gritted his teeth. As he listened to Thales' screams, there was an incomprehensible delight in his eyes. "I will give you —"
He roared furiously and pressed the teenager under his knee down. He raised his saber again.
"Leave your right hand behind!"
The next moment, he swung the back of his saber down for the third time!
* Crack! *
Thales' left tibia was broken with a crisp sound that was terrifying to the ears.
The prince was in so much pain that he could barely scream. His shoulders hit the ground from left to right, and he trembled helplessly.
Time seemed to have slowed down.
Thales breathed in a daze.
He was trembling.
At that moment, under the intense pain, he felt as if he truly felt death approaching.
'This is …
'In the end?'
"Monty!"
Nicholas crawled up from Thales' body and raised his head abruptly!
He roared with a ferocious expression and looked around. "Come on!
Come and kill me! "
* Whoosh! * Another twang from the bowstring came from the right.
Sensing the threat, Nicholas did not hesitate and swiftly activated the Twist of Fate!
The Star Killer's body leaned forward, and an arrow pierced the ground powerlessly.
But it was not over yet!
'Huh?'
The vigilant Nicholas tensed up. A shortsword and a figure pounced on him from the sand and dust on his left!
'So, the arrow on my right is just bait. The real him is lurking here, waiting for me …'
As he thought, the battle-seasoned Nicholas did not stop. He activated the Twist of Fate again, and the Rising Sun Saber in his left hand changed its momentum. He swung it fiercely in an unbelievable manner!
* Sizzle … *
The sharp legendary anti-mystic equipment cut the person who appeared on Nicholas' left, as well as the shortsword in his hand, into two.
But the moment Nicholas turned his head around, he was immediately stunned.
The only thing he cut was a shortsword, and …
'A light armor?
'Sh * t.
It's not the left.
Before Nicholas, who felt a chill run down his spine, could think further, a pair of thick and powerful arms with a deep chill and murderous intent stretched out abruptly from his right, in an unstoppable manner, from the direction of the arrow just now!
The enemy's left arm went through Nicholas' left shoulder, wrapped around his neck, and latched onto his throat with the crook of his arm.
At the same time, the enemy's right arm went through Nicholas' right shoulder, latched onto the joints of his upper arm with his left hand, and pressed down on the back of Nicholas' head with his right palm.
"Is it the left? Or the right?
"War is the art of deceiving the enemy, isn't it?" The familiar, brassy voice traveled into his ears coldly.
Nicholas felt a chill run down his spine. He had just realized that he had made a fatal mistake.
In the next second, the enemy behind him suddenly exerted force!
The enemy was still tightly pressed against him, but he arched his body, and with his face and right palm, he pushed the Star Killer's head forward. He locked his arms behind him and seized the latter's neck.
"Do you miss Terende's favorite strangulation technique? Three seconds to end the battle?"
One second.
Nicholas' face turned pale. His vision swayed. The blood in his veins was stuck in his carotid artery, and it could no longer flow to his brain.
The voice behind him said coldly, "You're giving me a headache. Your instinctive sense of danger is really hard to kill.
"I really have to thank that child. Whether it was his reminder or his sacrifice, as expected, you're much slower when you turn your head from the left …"
Two seconds.
The Star Killer's vision darkened, and his consciousness became increasingly blurry.
He had just pulled the Rising Sun Saber, which he had swung backwards, back to his chest. He wanted to stab backwards, but his hand went limp due to the lack of oxygen in his brain. He could no longer find his target.
Only the Raven of Death's eerie words remained in Nicholas' ears. They were short, clear, and terrifying.
"It's over.
"Spiky."
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