C44 Chapter Fourty Four

Demion's laughter echoed through the chamber, but it was cut short as I parried his next strike, the force of our clashing blades sending a jolt through my arms. He stepped back, his eyes narrowing as he reassessed me. I could see the dark amusement fading, replaced by a growing frustration.

"You are more resilient than I anticipated," he admitted grudgingly, his voice dripping with venom