The Fortress of the Chosen part 1 (III)

I put on guard. I doubt the he has some useful information if he's a simple guard, I'll have to pass him. I don't believe he'll leave me alone, so I have one option left.

Saying that... can I fight against a human?

I have already dealt with many creatures since I obtained my powers and never doubted about it. Now is different, he is a person like me. With thoughts, feelings, reasoning, I can start a conversation with him.

"It seems the only way is to cut your hand and take a closer look. Hihi, it's showtime!"

His attitude is not helping! Seriously, he can be so calm with the idea of killing me?

He got close. This time I activate the power on my thumb and with my dexterity at max I didn't have trouble jumping to the side to evade his attack. Similar to the last time he quickly hurried to try a second stab, but I managed to turn on the air and dodge it.

At landing I noticed something. Those strikes, that pose... I underestimated him by thinking that he was just a sniper thus he could only attack from afar, sadly I was wrong. That rifle with the bayonet at the tip it's very versatile.

"Can you stop now!? I only want for you to let me in"

"Interesting, those movements of yours are inhuman. I wonder how much more you can keep on dodging!"

"Listen to what I say!"

There is no use, is like my words entered through one ear and exit through the other.

Actually I'm in big trouble. His technique on close combat is worthy of a professional, if I didn't had the power of my thumb I'll be death.

I'm a hundred percent concentrated on evading and don't have any chance to counterattack. That weapon gave him a perfect range to face against my short range glove.

Dammit, the instant I begin to charge my shot I can feel as my dexterity skill disappears, which means that only one of the 2 can be active at the same time.

"Stop moving for a goddamn second!" said pulling the trigger of his rifle pointing at my direction a few meters away.

I was able to react trying to block it with my left hand. The impact force made me back away for a bit without causing any damage.

We are both tired and are starting to show it clearly. His shots must take some time for aiming with precision, if I keep on moving he won't be able to hit me. Although I lack a way to neutralize his sniper...

There's no use on keeping it under my sleeve. I wanted to use it as a last resort, nevertheless this is the only thing I got left to try. Without waiting I called my sword.

"Wowowow what!? You have a second weapon!?" said while I approached him striking and he blocked with his bayonet.

"It's your last chance to surrender"

"How do you have 2? Hihi, I need to open you and take a closer look!"

"Stop ignoring me!"

I took advantage to make my next move. I kept my sword against his rifle increasing the pressure to prevent him from moving and without him taking notice the power on my index finger finishes charging. I shot at point blank against his weapon that flew away as a consequence.

"Ahhh!" he screamed watching how it felled down 20 floors. "What do you think you are doing! Ughhhh!"

That was the last words he said before I punched him in the stomach with all my strength, taking all the air off his lungs and leaving him unconscious.

"Well... it's moment to end this"

I raised my sword and prepared to stab it in his body while he was defenceless.

... but I couldn't. Despite having fought many creatures that tried to killed me, even when this madman almost murdered me, I still can't do it. I'm not ready to kill another human...