The battle continued its relentless pace.
Kayden circled around Orion with very sharp movements sharp despite the exhaustion weighing down his limbs.
His lightning crackled and flared with each motion, illuminating the scorched platform in bursts of white light.
He struck again, this time aiming a straight punch at Orion's jaw.
The Archon tilted his head slightly to the side, letting the blow sail past. Kayden followed up immediately with a sweeping kick coated in lightning.
Orion raised his forearm and deflected the strike with minimal effort. The impact sent sparks scattering across the platform, but the Archon didn't budge.
"A thousand days!," Orion said, with his voice cutting through the sound of crackling energy. "And you still can't make me take one single step back? I'm disappointed, Kayden."
Kayden was breathing hard as sweat dripped down his face. But those taunting words from the Archon struck him deep.
He gritted his teeth, then threw his head back and yelled.
