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What is this?! Leon thought, caught off guard by the unexpected mode of attack.
The speed was no more than a basic stone throw, but the number and spread were what made it dangerous. Nine stones were fired at close range, and dodging or blocking all of them was impossible.
He had to prioritize. Leon’s eyes flicked rapidly, tracking their trajectories and evaluating the threat level of their impact points.
Three are headed for vital spots.
One to the philtrum, one to the throat, one to the groin. Whether it was on purpose or not, they were all aimed along the midline—making them difficult to avoid.
Blocking was the only option. Leon raised his sword and surged forward like a gust of wind. A single slash knocked aside all three stones with a loud clang!
The best defense is a good offense. It was a cliché, but it was often true. Attacks that were impossible to block or dodge in place could often be avoided by moving forward.
Almost simultaneously, Leon clenched his teeth as the three of the remaining six stones struck squarely—two in the stomach, one in the left shoulder. A heavy jolt rippled into sharp pain.
The hit knocked the wind out of him—but he couldn’t afford to stop. There was...
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