Chapter 59
The sword came at him like a blur of death. Kaizen barely managed to raise both his daggers and cross them in front of his body.
CLANG
The impact wasn't just powerful, it was overwhelming. The blow didn't stop at his weapons. The sheer force launched him backward like a missile.
He crashed into one of the thick stone pillars, shattering it on contact. The sound of cracking stone echoed through the chamber as dust and debris rained down on him. His body dropped limply to the floor, coughing hard. His ears rang. For a few seconds, the world tilted sideways. Then the pain hit.
It crawled through his chest and ribs in a slow, deep throb. His regeneration had already kicked in, knitting the damage together, but it still hurt like hell. His arms were trembling. That block hadn't protected him. It had only saved him from being cut in half.
He pushed himself up, staggering slightly. His whole body screamed in protest.
