"You're calculating," the swordmaster growled, his eyes narrowing. "But let's see how far how you calculated everything"
"Hooo..." Apollo controlled his breath trying to reign free from the mighty wave of energy brought by the enemy's weapon. The authorities were with him as well, giving protection even with the constant feeling of its power slipping away from his grasp.
"Come on, you got this," he said to himself as the energy from Excalibur increased.
Excalibur's glow intensified almost as if it would swallow the entire canyons. The energy surged outward, creating a shockwave that disrupted Apollo's footing. Seizing the opportunity, Nero closed the distance, launching a flurry of attacks designed to overwhelm his enemy.