The fight resumed with increased violence. Jasper threw a right straight punch. The Patriarch dodged by tilting his torso to the left. Jasper immediately followed with a left hook that the Patriarch blocked with his forearm. The impact made the air around them vibrate.
The Patriarch countered with an uppercut to the chin. Jasper stepped back and narrowly avoided the blow. He replied with a front kick aimed at his opponent's torso. The Patriarch caught Jasper's leg with both hands and twisted it to unbalance him. Jasper pivoted on his other leg and freed his leg with a sharp movement before landing back in a stable position.
They were now circling each other in the damaged clearing. The Patriarch threw rapid punches. Jasper parried the attack with his open palm. The force of the impacts made his bones shake, but he held firm.
"You have gained in endurance," growled the Patriarch while continuing to attack.
