CHAPTER 123: GAMBIT WILDERNESS II

It almost felt like Gob was seeing into the future because, oddly enough, Gob's sword always arrived at the place Azrael planned to attack from before Azrael struck, the metal glinting eerily.

Azrael felt so frustrated, forcing him to retreat backward a small distance, intent on going all out, his breath fogging slightly in the cool air. Inwardly, he felt like cussing because his strength was halved by the wilderness, the oppressive aura clinging to him. Azrael strongly believed that was the reason he was dragging the fight out too long—a lesson in humility and respect for another time, one he'd chew on later.

"Had enough?" Gob asked Azrael, his voice carrying a mocking edge.