Laston gritted his teeth, his expression twisted into something that resembled a smile but held no amusement, that was only boiling anger.
The realization burned within him. Even with all his enhancements and the fusion of Magic and cybernetic technology, he still wasn't strong enough to crush the Dragonborn. Not yet. He have yet to unleash his full power but still, this should be pretty strong.
Erend watched him closely. He saw that smile for what it was. Laston wasn't mocking him but he was furious. And yet, beneath that rage, Erend could sense something else, certainty.
The Dragonborn exhaled sharply, his body still radiating heat from his previous attack. Even if he could beat Laston in this fight, that didn't mean he had won. He knew what Laston was thinking. His plan was already in motion in the Elf Palace.
Erend's jaw tightened. Laston didn't need to win here. He had already won somewhere else.