Saisak's fury surged, turning into a shoulder charge.
Thierry twisted sharply aside, avoiding the collision.
The First Company Captain did not see the new Shadow of Order as a threat, but as an experienced Reaper, he knew he had to win. So the instant the honor duel began, he used his full strength.
His Chainsword let out an ear-piercing roar and chopped down onto his opponent's blade.
Amid the spray of sparks, Samir and Robin exchanged a glance. Both saw the shock in the other's black pupils.
Saisak's physical strength was the greatest in the Eleventh Legion. Yet this Warrior, freshly transformed, could actually match him in that regard.
At that moment, Thierry caught a fleeting opportunity. He shifted his blade and applied Article 8 of "Osberch-Vaya," using Saisak's charge to make him lose his balance.
Most Beyonders had undergone mental enhancement. The small minority who focused on improving the body, like Thierry, had also relied on the power Nimrod left in their minds to successfully preserve their memories during the transformation surgery.
Thierry had used his time on the Star-Dome Deck to train bitterly and had long since grown familiar with his body.
The "Osberch-Vaya" he had trained so hard in before his transformation had still carried over. He had even mastered expanded sword forms he had once seen the Primarch use, forms he himself had been unable to perform before because of the limits of his body.
Thierry swiftly cut in, using the chance to launch a thrust with Article 1, attempting to make the First Company Captain bleed and end the duel.
In that moment of danger, Saisak turned his blade, deflecting the strike, then followed with another vicious shoulder charge.
Bang!
The First Company Captain struck his opponent as he wished, but he discovered in astonishment