Another swing came at him, and he ducked low, feeling the blade graze his shoulder.
SQUELCH-!
Blood spurted, But the wound heal almost instantaneously, Xavier gaining his first regen stack
The pain intensified, but he managed to keep his grip on his katana.
He needed to focus, to find an opening in the goblin's relentless assault.
SWOOSH-!
The goblin swung again, and Leon sidestepped, barely avoiding the blade. He retaliated with a quick slash, but the goblin blocked it effortlessly. It laughed, the sound grating on Leon's nerves.
Leon could feel his strength waning, his stamina depleting rapidly. He had to end this soon, or he would be overwhelmed. His eyes darted around, searching for anything he could use to his advantage.
Suddenly, Lily's voice resounded in his mind before him.
"Xavier… mana circulation isn't something to force during a battle like this…
