Chapter 81

Schlek was immediately closer and attacked with his sword. Mota defended deflecting the sword at different places and then swung out striking Schlek on his upper arm as he turned, recovering from his attack of Mota.

Schlek did not cry out but flinched and touched his arm.

Mota took the opportunity and attacked again. Schlek dived and rolled having deliberately made it appear as if he had been distracted by the cut. As he came up he flung his sword with full force. It was a risky maneuver and if he missed he would most likely die.

But his aim was straight and his sword flew true striking Mota in the chest. The blade cut through Mota’s ribs and pierced his heart killing him almost instantly. As he fell, his hand slid down the shaft of his spear severing his lifeless fingers before his hand dropped to his side. Mota fell face down propped up by the hilt of Schlek’s sword.

The crowd went wild and cheered screaming for more blood. Schlek paraded ar