Chapter 175

Rey’s POV

His voice sent fear through my heart, and I could feel my soul and brain trying to run away again.

But I keep those idiots calm. I assure them that he is just a man, a man like me, who was born out of a woman's womb. And all men can fall; no matter how tall or hefty they might be, they can be killed.

Furthermore, I have fought more men before. I have fought different critters, creatures, and mutant beings.

I raised my sword as the man attacked me, swinging his sword, flashing in the light, with both hands. I shifted back and parried the blow. Nonetheless, the man swung back again, twisted his arm and attacked me again, his blows fierce at each stroke.

Left and right, left and right, the man slashed at me. But I wasn't relenting either. Even though he was slashing at me faster than I ever thought, I still managed to block. The great clang of metal rang in my ear, sparks flying everywhere.

The man drove me back, further and furth