Our two attacks collide, forming a purple glare. If Mikael's attack managed to compete with my magic and tie, it means his attack is probably from the Void or Nullity element.
He advances straight at me, swinging his sword from bottom to top, while I form a bastard sword to compete in strength. The impact breaks the surroundings as we compete in strength.
"You've improved a lot," Mikael says as we try to push each other with our might.
"Of course," I say arrogantly as I begin to gain the advantage. I'm avoiding using mana to strengthen myself I always did that in fights, but it turns out that's very costly.
And for long battles, using such a thing is a disadvantage, so I'm competing with him with my own strength.
We back off a bit and advance, striking several times with lighter but faster blows. It's incredible how he can swing that ridiculously large sword so quickly.
I make a weapon swap, forming a spear and piercing his abdomen while he cuts off my right arm.