CH124 Duel Between Brother II
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As soon as they entered each other's range, they struck—almost simultaneously.
Kurt initiated a powerful slash.
But Alex was faster.
With a sudden step in, he launched a thrust aimed directly at Kurt's neck.
Kurt was forced to abandon his swing, jerking his blade across his body to guard his throat.
Clang!
The rod met steel—but Alex wasn't finished.
He jerked his shoulder sharply, shifting the rod's path mid-contact. The redirected force deflected Kurt's guard ever so slightly, just enough for the tip of the rod to slip past his sword and continue its deadly path toward his upper body.
In that life-or-death instant, Kurt made a bold move.
He released one hand from the Zweihander and threw out a punch with his off-hand.
Thud!
The fist slammed into the rod, knocking it upward at an angle. It sailed past his face by a hair's breadth—missing entirely.
He didn't let the motion go to waste.
