[ Bonus Chapter N - 2 ]
With a swift, fluid motion, Ren adjusted his grip on his sword, his stance shifting slightly. The air around him seemed to vibrate with energy as he prepared to unleash his family's exclusive sword technique.
Adrian braced himself, recognizing the shift in Ren's aura. He had seen glimpses of this technique before, but facing it in a real match was an entirely different experience. He knew he had to be at his best to counter it.
Ren's eyes locked onto Adrian's, and he took a deep breath.
'Wintershade Family's Swordsmanship - First Form'
"Gale Edge!" he declared, his voice resonating with power.
In an instant, Ren's sword blurred with speed, leaving trails of energy in its wake. The technique was a combination of rapid, precise strikes, each one infused with the force of a gale. Adrian's mind raced as he anticipated the direction of the attacks, his body moving with practiced fluidity.