Ding... Clang...
Sparks burst and flickered in alternation through the darkness, illuminating two battling figures.
Swish, swish...
"Ha... haa..."
Rapid footsteps flashed past, and it seemed as though only increasingly heavy breathing remained by his ears.
Damn it!
Leysis gripped his short sword, warily sensing the monster constantly moving through the darkness.
Swish! Hiss~~!
"!!!"
Clang--!
Sparks suddenly appeared, making Leysis widen his eyes.
He stared fixedly at the white-jade blade attacking from the darkness. The palm gripping his sword hilt felt numb.
Slash~ Swish!
The white-jade blade scraped against the short sword, carving several arcs before being dragged back into the darkness by the tentacle connected to it.
This thing... it's actually learning my Short Sword Technique!
Is it really a Slime?!
Leysis swept his gaze across the darkness before him, his thoughts already churning like a raging sea.
According to the intelligence, this base should have been abandoned more than a month ago... How is this possible?
I shouldn't have attacked just now. I was far too careless!
Swish, swish, swish--
Just as Leysis lost focus, a shrill whistle rang out from the darkness once more.
Damn it!
Leysis's heart jolted. He hurriedly raised his sword to block.
In an instant, dozens of sharp stabs of pain swept through his entire body.
Pain Foresight
"Hmph. You're still far too early if you think these tricks can hurt me!"
Clang clang clang clang--
The Short Sword in Leysis's hand began to slash wildly, knocking away the incoming white-jade blades.
However...
Bang~!
"Gah...!"
His grip suddenly went light. A sharp pain shot through his shoulder, making Leysis grunt in pain.
The next moment, several more sounds of wind shot out from the darkness.
The premonition of pain instantly twisted Leysis's face into a savage grimace.
Gale Acceleration
Bang!
His taut