Their swords collided.
The impact sent a violent gust of wind across the mountain, scattering loose snow and dust.
Damon's boots dug into the ground as he pushed against the creature.
The mist creature suddenly changed its grip.
Damon twisted his wrist and knocked its sword aside.
He immediately followed with a series of short, precise slashes.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
The creature was forced backward.
Its great sword was knocked from its hand.
Before it could react, Damon stepped forward and struck again.
The creature raised its shield.
CLANG!
Damon's sword slammed against it.
The creature retreated several steps.
Then its body changed.
The armor dissolved.
The shield stretched.
The entire body shifted into the form of a mage.
Damon's eyes narrowed.
"Again?"
The creature raised its hand.
A massive surge of magic erupted.
BOOM!
A wall of magical energy blasted toward Damon.
He was forced backward.
