I was just a few feet away from Zalrorg when I planted my foot on the ground and launched myself into a horizontal slash, aiming for his neck. If that attack, combined with Holy Blessing, connected, I was certain it would deal critical damage.
My sword was just inches away from his barrier—just a little more, and it would shatter it completely—but right before my blade could reduce his defense to pieces, the Lich pulled away as fast as I had closed in.
Thanks to his wind magic, he could match my speed. By the time I recovered from my swing, the monster had already put some distance between us. Fortunately, I wasn't alone.
With higher Agility than mine, Sarah hadn't slowed down for even a moment, still hot on Zalrorg's heels.
"Don't think you're going to escape us."
She called out her skill, "Flash Thrasher!"
