Briggs swung his metal fist at Julian’s head. Julian ducked. The fist hit a concrete pillar. Cracks spread through the concrete.
Julian stepped back. “You punch hard.”
“You dodge slow.” Briggs swung again. Julian took the hit on his shoulder. Pain shot down his arm. He gritted his teeth.
Dara moved to help. Julian held up his hand. “No. My fight.”
Briggs laughed. “You’re old. You’re weak. Your own people don’t trust you.”
“They trust me enough to let me fight you alone.”
Briggs charged. Julian sidestepped. Kicked Briggs’ knee. Briggs stumbled but didn’t fall.
SYSTEM: SINGLE COMBAT LV.1 → LV.2. JULIAN VANCE — LEVEL 70 → LEVEL 71. DAMAGE BONUS AGAINST ENHANCED ENEMIES.
Briggs looked at his metal arm. The blue light pulsed. “The Crusher can break your bones from here.”
“Then do it.”
