Former Hero, Solo Play Oriented

Chapter 161

*Spot! Clang! Clang!*

After a fierce clash, Melissa forcefully pushed my sword back, widening the distance between us. She lowered her stance.

*Flash Slash.*

The chill of impending danger ran down my spine, and I immediately activated a backward evasion.

*Whoosh! Boom! Boom! Clang!*

I parried the sword strike, watching the blue light emanating from Melissa’s sword with every clash, and I grumbled to myself.

Every collision with that blue light was like walking on thin ice. The blocks that had protected me from all attacks up to this point were useless here. Facing an opponent with the same swordsmanship as mine—only on a higher level—was unlike any previous battle. The boost in mana from my holy sword wasn’t enough. I was outclassed, even in raw power.

Attempting to exploit post-attack openings didn’t work. Melissa’s movements flowed seamlessly, like water. Even when I risked everything with a reckless swing of my sword, aiming for a mutual strike, she effortlessly blocked it.

At least when I fought the *Ancient Hero*, there were openings. He relied on his protective shield and counter-swordsmanship, mixing in large attacks that left him vulnerable. But Melissa... this was an entirely different battle.

How do I even approach this?

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