The two blades clashed with a deafening *clang*, the sound reverberating through the battlefield as Vic staggered backward, his body tilting before he managed to regain his footing.
But there was no time for recovery. A massive green energy beam crackled through the air, hurtling toward him with devastating force, while an earth spike erupted from the ground, racing toward his side with equal precision.
'He's distracted… now's my chance.'
Billy, observing from several meters away, decided to strike. His eyes narrowed as he twitched his fingers, manipulating the air around him. One of the goblin daggers, discarded during the earlier skirmish, began to rise. Floating silently, it adjusted its trajectory, aiming directly for the back of Vic's exposed neck.
With a flick of Billy's hand, the dagger zipped forward, slicing through the air with lethal speed. Its target was clear: Vic's unprotected back.
"VIC, WATCH OUT!"