The moment the bandit leader's blade descended toward Lena, time seemed to slow.
Lena's eyes widened as she braced for impact.
She had already exhausted her mana. There was no time for another spell. She simply raised her arms instinctively, like a final gesture of resistance…
But steel met steel, not flesh.
CLANG!
Van's blade caught the downward slash just in time, and sparks burst from the clash.
The sheer force of the blow sent him sliding backward as his worn boots dug through the dirt.
"Miss Lena! Fall back!" Van said as his arms were trembling from the sheer strength of the enemy. The strength of the Level 2 Aura Knight was simply too much even for him.
Nonetheless, thanks to his Ocularis Lens, he was able to find a good angle to receive the attack.
Indeed, Van had seen it coming. His Ocularis Lens had flared with a warning from the moment the Aura Knight targeted Lena.
