The axe was much heavier than I imagined and trying to pick it up ended up disrupting my flow. Although I had landed a hit on him with all my strength, I still felt my foot shudder and grimaced from the pain that shot through the sole of my foot.
I abandoned the thought of following up with another attack and took a deep breath as I stood in position while holding the axe in my hand, all the while directing a vigilant gaze at the well-built young man.
I knew how much power my kick had packed, and even though he only issued a pained groan, I was certain that he was not feeling that great. As expected, his face flushed unnaturally when he paused after retreating a few steps back. His eyes flashed with pain when he touched the place where I kicked him with a frown on his face.
He raised hi
