Path of Annihlation—Trial by Blood

'Add me to your collection? Like hell, fanboy.'

Even though his stamina was falling at a rapid pace, Nick could feel his mana regenerate at the same time. The only problem was, he didn't have any time to activate [Shadow Step]. More than that, he didn't know the depths of Dyr's blood spikes power.

Maybe it was limited to spikes; maybe the second he used [Shadow Step], Dyr would create some kind of AoE weapon. Then Nick would be down mana and injured.

It was best to allow Dyr to toy with him for now. The spikes weren't too hard to deflect, only made difficult because of his waning stamina.

But that was quite the hill to climb. With every spike he deflected, Nick could feel his movement slow.

His arm became heavier and heavier every time he raised his Fang as if it was raising the ocean instead. Spikes clanged against his Fang like an avalanche, each one threatening to disarm him completely.