"What a marvellous start to the match, everyone!" the announcer cried, his voice booming magically across the stadium. "Durg, as always, surprises his foes with his unbelievable speed! But, if you were here last year, you'd know what I know... he's only just getting started!"
The crowd roared in anticipation.
This time, it was Kai who acted first. No room to hesitate now, not against a monster like Durg.
He blurred forward, his feet cracking the tiles beneath him with each magically-enhanced step. Durg barely moved. But as they collided near the center of the arena, it became clear that the behemoth had no intention of repeating the same trick.
Instead of another wide sweep, Durg thrust his massive tower shield forward like a spear, aiming directly for Kai's head.
