The short sword deflected Bologue's folding knife, and taking advantage of the opening, Kedening kicked Bologue in the chest, knocking him against the stone pillar before stepping forward and jumping to chop down.
Bologue rolled on the ground, dodging the chop. He slammed his palm to the earth, causing sections of the ground to rise and strike Kedening, but amid the surging ether, Kedening instead leapt onto the protruding rock, using it to spring through the air.
Such a drastic move strained Kedening's body, but it was as if he couldn't feel any of it. As he descended, Bologue threw a flying knife at him. However, as anticipated, under the influence of the secret energy, the flying knife just brushed past Kedening.
Kedening was growing impatient. He could endure the unending pain, but ultimately his body couldn't withstand it. No matter how strong his will, fractured bones wouldn't heal. Kedening could no longer fight Bologue; he had to decide the outcome quickly.
