Serpentis and I exchanged a few more blows before our fists collided mid-air, sending both of us stumbling backward from the sheer force. I paused to catch my breath, while Serpentis, now looking at me with a mix of admiration and regret, said, "Zack, you're impressive! For someone with your build to fight like this, I have to give you credit."
He realized that my combat skills were slightly better than his. If it weren't for his advantage in size and strength, he likely wouldn't have stood a chance. With a sigh, Serpentis added, "It's a shame, Zack. If you had my build, I wouldn't stand a chance against you. But I guess that's just fate."
Despite his cunning fighting style, I found him to be a decent person—someone worth getting to know. Since I was new to Lunaria and wanted to establis
