61. The Arrival of the Reinforcement

Bai Suzhen stepped gracefully over the battlefield, littered with shards of glass and remnants of earlier attacks. Her sharp gaze landed on Cinderella, who was beginning to show signs of exhaustion, and Sir Gareth, struggling to steady himself after her relentless strikes. Bai Suzhen held her sword firmly, her composure unshaken despite the tension in the air.

"You are formidable for a mortal," Bai Suzhen said to Sir Gareth, her voice soft yet commanding. "But your strength is no match for someone who has lived for millennia."

Sir Gareth gritted his teeth, the pain from his wounds slowing him down. He raised his sword high and charged at Bai Suzhen with a roar. Their blades clashed with a deafening ring, sparks flying in every direction. Bai Suzhen's speed far exceeded his; every movement was like a deadly dance. She deflected his attacks effortlessly, adding more wounds to his body with each exchange.