Flames started to accumulate under Tein's feet, melting the asphalt at an incredible speed and suddenly making the environment get even hotter.
A drop of sweat ran down Ivar's cheek. He didn't bother to take a fight position. The Aesir was feeling that his enemy was far stronger than before, but he made sure to keep his mind calm and act as he always did. Confidence never left his eyes.
The only thing he did to prepare for the impact was to bent his knees slightly, making a solid base to endure it.
The drop of sweat left a cold strain on his face and stayed for some seconds on the edge of his chin. Then, if feel.
Right after, both warriors stomped the ground and covered the distance between each other at such a speed that no ordinary human could follow. The only noticeable thing was the sound of their weapons clashing, but their exchanges were so sharp and fast, that their movements were slightly ahead of the sound.