A black shadow, swift as a bolt of lightning tearing through the night sky, exploded from the darkness. It closed the distance to Matthew Powell in the blink of an eye, the air whistling with the speed of the assault. A leg whipped through the air, aimed directly at Matthew's temple with lethal precision.
It was a kill shot. A move designed to force the enemy to defend their vitals or die instantly.
"Brother Matthew, watch out!"
Shannon and Sandy screamed in unison, their voices piercing the night. Their faces paled with terror as they clutched each other, certain they were about to witness a murder.
Matthew raised an eyebrow, his expression unruffled. He didn't dodge. He didn't retreat. Instead, he raised his hand and slapped the incoming ankle with his palm, as if swatting a particul
