There are five fundamental stances for any sword technique—
The foundation upon which all sword arts in Lumina are built.
Just as elves use the eight-sided stance, tailored to complement their agility, the Asuras have their own—
A stance that prioritizes overwhelming force, each strike carrying the full weight of the wielder.
"AHHHHH!!"
The Asura boy's yelling snapped me back to reality.
He stumbled down as he clenched his forearm, trying to stop the bleeding.
"HELP! H-HELP—!"
"Stop shouting."
I silenced him with a swift kick to the chin.
His head snapped back, and he crumpled to the ground, unconscious.
No more screaming.
No more struggling.
I turned to the others. "Anyone else have a problem with me being the leader?"
Sibry's crimson eyes burned with defiance, but she held her tongue.
The other Asura, jaw clenched, simply stood still.