[Bonus chapter]Chapter 7: Pleasant Dreams

Vincent leapt forward; his eyes focused intently on the dummy, his feet planted, ready to dash and stab the doll with his spear and dodge its attacks easily.

His speed seemed to increase quickly, and he found himself faster than ever, "Strange..." He whispered as the small Astaroth-type dummy smashed him in the stomach causing spit and blood to ooze from his lips. 

However!

Without any flinching or fear, Vincent screamed, "come again!"

As if mocking him, the dummy did just that, slamming his face onto the floor once more. The pain shot through him as he felt the wind leave his lungs, but he kept going, refusing to let go until the end. As soon as he had regained enough breath, he charged back in.