What Does It Takes to Kill? (4)

Despite his fatigue, the private investigator knew he could not allow Erik to hit him again, or he would die. However, he could also feel much weaker than before, probably due to Erik's dart, which he knew was Logan's power that somehow Erik stole.

Hais thought.

The investigator then lunged forward, his sword slicing through the air with deadly precision. At the same time, Erik moved with fluid grace, his mana-coated arms cutting through the air like a hot knife through butter.

He parried Hais's attacks; the young man metalized his skin, and thanks to the sharpening power, it was like two swords clashing and echoing in the small space of the office. As the duel continued, both of the contestants' mana releases caused the air to crackle, and Erik's excitement and bloodlust increased along with his advantage.

"You can't do this anymore, old man," Erik said after another exchange of attacks.