Clangs! Clangs!
The relentless clash of steel had reached a fever pitch, a stalemate of sheer skill and willpower. Both men were breathing hard, their bodies marked with the proof of the other's prowess.
"This is fun!"
A wild, exhilarated grin spread across Nero's face, cutting through the pain and fatigue. This was the push he needed.
"Using Laws is allowed!" Nero shouted, his voice ringing across the training grounds.
"Let's make it more fun!"
A glint of fierce agreement flashed in Alexis's eyes. He gave a single, sharp nod.
And the world changed.
Alexis didn't just move; he became light. A brilliant, blinding white aura erupted around him. His form seemed to lose solidity, blurring into a streak of pure radiance. His rapier was no longer a piece of steel, but a solidified sunbeam. The Law of Light granted him not just speed, but a transcendent swiftness that made his previous movements look slow.
