Marcus, seeing the gigantic four-meter-tall white ape before him, immediately assumed a fighting stance and, with a leap, aimed his fist at the creature's face.
The monstrous primate responded with a direct punch to the old soldier's face.
With a thunderous crash, their fists collided midair, releasing an enormous surge of magic as both expelled power to reinforce their muscles.
"You're not so strong without your little helper, are you, idiot?" the old man snapped, tensing his muscles as he tried to overpower the clash.
"Just die already! You're nothing but a sack of bones that can't even accept a moment of mercy!" the Frost Ape shot back.
At that moment, with overwhelming strength, the creature won the clash and forced the old man several meters back.
