Chapter 32
Paul attacked first.
Full speed.
No restraint.
A real strike.
Rudeus met it.
CRACK.
The impact echoed—
But this time—
Rudeus didn't falter.
Didn't shake.
Didn't step back.
He stepped forward.
And struck.
Paul blocked—
But his arms absorbed the force—
And yielded.
"…!"
That was wrong.
That was completely wrong.