Dustan's Little Problem

"Haa… haaaa…"

Dustan panted as he stared at Arius, his mind racing. 

The malevolent aura around his opponent made it clear—this was no ordinary fight. The corrupted energy that oozed from Arius felt suffocating, and the dim lighting of the deserted pathway only amplified the chilling atmosphere.

Arius stood with a crooked grin, his bloodshot eyes gleaming with greenish-black malice. 

"Running won't save you, Dustan. I'll hunt you down until there's nothing left."

Dustan swallowed hard, his fingers twitching as he clenched his fists. 

'I can't run. He's too fast.'

"[Water Spear Barrage]!" Dustan shouted, summoning dozens of glowing blue projectiles from thin air. 

The water spears hovered briefly before launching toward Arius in a synchronized attack.

Arius laughed, raising his hand. "[Abyssal Barrier]!"