Chapter 26: Foundation Establishment Realm Opponent

Jacket had attempted a few counterattacks, but Sebastian couldn't be bothered to evade. The sword strikes landed on him without any reaction.

Jacket's will to fight had dwindled, and he no longer wanted to engage with Sebastian. After blocking another one of Sebastian's strikes with his sword, Jacket immediately used a body movement technique.

"Fog-Piercing Dash!"

Jacket's speed abruptly increased, and he dashed several meters away before quickly retreating further.

"Running? You're definitely not going to escape," Sebastian said.

Sebastian also executed a body movement technique, Phantom Step. A blur shot past, catching up to Jacket.

Jacket didn't even realize until Sebastian's sword had thrust into the back of his neck, causing intense pain and making him collapse on the ground.

"A Critical Hit! -300!"

With a base damage of 90, critical damage doubled it, and an additional critical bonus of 70 points was applied. In addition, Sebastian's Red Cloud Sword had an extra 50 damag