Chapter 28
Paul attacked again.
Faster.
Sharper.
More force.
Rudeus responded—
Perfect timing.
Perfect angle.
Clash.
This time—
Paul felt it clearly.
Force traveling through the blade—
Into his arms.
Heavy.
Too heavy.
"…Rudy—"
Rudeus didn't stop.
Second strike.
Third.
Each one pushing.
Each one testing.
Until—
Paul stepped back again.
And again.
"…You're pushing me back…"
That had never happened before.
Not like this.