Most Skeleton Soldiers used rusty weapons. If, by any chance, a randomly swung blade grazed a human, they might contract tetanus. Using a shield, however, effectively prevented such things.0

So, you came prepared, I see.0

Unlike using both hands to swing, even if the attack failed, they could protect themselves with the great shield. It was a solid, commendable weapon choice. However, more than anything, it was clumsy. There were too many openings to exploit. Even if I wanted to be hit, I couldn’t.0

It's slow.0

"Hiyaaat!"0

The man charged forward, and for a few seconds, our movements unfolded like lines drawn in the air. I moved instinctively, without much thought.0

Whoosh!0

He swung his flail.0

Clang!0

I lightly caught it with the blade of my sword, pulled it back to throw it off balance, and then immediately swung my sword forward again.0

Clatter!0

The thrown-off flail fell to the floor behind him.0

Slash! Splat!0

The forward-swinging sword severed the man's arm. It grasped nothing and spun in the air, splattering blood all over the silver-haired woman’s face as it fell.0

"Aaaaargh!"0

The fight was decided in an instant. The man couldn’t even use his shield due to the significant difference in power...0