Defeating a Star Beast alone is still an uncertain endeavour.
Kai had gotten stronger from comprehending more Ending Fragments, but he hadn't tried to take down one alone. It was still dangerous for him. As for the seniors, fighting and defeating Star Beasts are their daily activities.
It was obvious that the seniors were strong and battle-hardened Supernals.
Being able to stalemate them is already an impressive feat for Kai.
But he wasn't doing this to gather feats.
He wasn't doing this to test his current strength.
He was doing this to win. He was doing this to save Panas from their barbarity.
And yet, he was losing.
Each laboured breath that he took dragged defeat closer to him. Every pain that was recorded by his pain nerves is another step closer to failing to save Panas. Kai kept moving his body and fighting, but the pressure was wearing him down.
Clang—!
Kai raised his tentacle arm and reinforced it with his other arm as he blocked the swinging axe.
