A blade cut through the air.

  The monster’s arm was torn off in a single strike.

  — RUN! — a voice roared.

  A man appeared between them.

  Dark hair, tired eyes, a sword marked with scars.

  — Now!

  Ren and Kael hesitated.

  — MOVE! — he shouted.

  They ran.

  But Ren looked back.

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  The man swung his sword.

  — First Technique: Solar Slash

  An arc of light tore through the air, striking the monster’s chest.

  Vor’Tharek — the name echoed in Ren’s mind — rose.

  Its mirrored surface warped.

  — The Nexum Mirror Form… — the man murmured. — So it’s you.

  He planted his feet.

  — I am Eron, Abyss Class.

  The monster moved its remaining arm.

  Eron’s attack was reflected.

  — Nexum Technique: Reflect.

  Eron stepped back.

  — Then let’s try again.

  He rushed forward.

  — Second Technique: Multiplication

  Eron’s image split into three, attacking from different angles.

  Vor’Tharek bent.

  Its mirrored body copied the speed.

  — Nexum Technique: Copy.

  The strikes were blocked.

  Eron clenched his teeth.

  — Tch…

  He focused his energy.

  — Third Technique: Rending Rift

  The blade vibrated, tearing the space around the monster.

  Vor’Tharek staggered.

  For a second…

  The world trembled.

  The monster returned to its previous position.

  — Nexum Technique: Reverse.

  Eron was breathing heavily.

  The ground was shattered.

  The rift pulsed stronger.

  Shadows grew.

  The Nexum mirror shone.

  And the battle… had only just begun.