Lilith appeared behind him. Atheline twisted, and his sword met her dagger.
BOOM.
The mountain beneath them shattered. Cracks spread across the plateau. Entire sections collapsed into the valley below.
He flew backward. She remained exactly where she stood, unmoving. The difference in strength was obvious.
Atheline landed hard. Stone exploded beneath his feet. But then he smiled while blood ran from one corner of his mouth.
Lilith noticed.
"Still smiling?"
He wiped away the blood.
"You said not to complain."
She sighed then disappeared. His eyes widened, she was too fast for him to even track her. He barely raised his sword in time.
CLANG.
The impact launched him through an entire mountain. Stone exploded and snow erupted around him. He crashed through three separate ridges before finally stopping.
Pain shot through his body, several ribs were probably broken.
