Vincent grimaced as two ice daggers pierced his back. He was too shocked to see the daggers appear around him so fast that he failed to react in time. Now, he felt his speed decrease even further due to the daggers. His eyes quickly flashed to his target, who was rushing towards him with her sword held at the ready. Her dark sword was now surrounded by a dangerous and mysterious dark purple energy.
Her speed had seemingly increased to match his. No, it was him that was slower than before. He eyes turned into slits as the female finally reached him and began with two lightning quick thrusts.
Although, their speed was now more or less equal, the vampire was able to dodge the attacks easily due to his decades of experience and responded with a kick to the mage's abdomen that sent her flying
