Faux Contract Fail?!

Before we could even think of a countermeasure, the black knight dashed forward, faster than a speeding bullet, and closed the distance between us.

"...!"

In panic, I jumped before everyone and raised my sword, blocking the fist that he threw.

*BAAAM!*

The impact shook my entire body, along with destroying the sword I used to block.

"My King!"

Just as his fist went forward unhindered, Ansael's sealing barrier appeared, blocking the fist. However, with just that one punch, Ansael's prided barriers cracked! I was saved, but Ansael's face crumpled. She must've realized that the enemy outclassed us.

[Stop your futile resistance and die!]

The knight didn't stop and threw one punch after another. Ansael did her best, matching his attacks and blocking each with a barrier. But each of his attacks were heavy, burdening her.

Ansael's energy was draining as if a bucket had a hole punched through it!