The next moment, Astaroth lunged forward, using his entire body as a weapon.
BOOOOOOM...
The earth behind him exploded as he used his body as a projectile. The surrounding flames gathered around him, forming a gigantic burning mass.
The sheer momentum tore through the air. He was so fast that his speed became almost impossible to follow.
In response, Reinhardt calmly raised his sword.
"[Holy Sword Art] Fourth Light... [Swift Counter]."
In that instant, the world slowed down. The flames surrounding Astaroth stretched into long, distorted trails, and the shattered earth seemed to hang motionless in the air.
Reinhardt stepped forward, and his sword moved once in a perfect interception. The blade met Astaroth at precisely the point where his momentum was greatest.
BOOM...
Astaroth's enormous body was violently redirected. The Eighth Heavenly King carved a gorge into the lava-covered earth before finally coming to a stop.
