The two weapons collided for the second time, both repeatedly swinging their swords. Nouel leaped upward and swung his sword from top to bottom, while Dietrich somersaulted backward. As Nouel landed, slashing the air, Dietrich leaped forward, directing his sword straight, intending to deliver a stab.
Nouel dodged while slightly tilting his body so that the sword grazed the armor on his chest. After Dietrich’s body passed, Nouel countered by swinging his sword. Dietrich reflexively countered with his own weapon.
Despite avoiding many attacks, Dietrich began to show signs of fatigue. Nouel, with advantages in stamina and fighting technique, continued pressing without giving him a chance to breathe. With a sudden movement, Nouel retracted his sword and launched a direct attack. Dietrich avo
