With a look of disbelief etched on his face, the assassin staggered backward, struggling to maintain his balance against Kayden's powerful blow.
Watching his opponent's muscles go numb, Kayden sensed an opening, knowing that the assassin would not be able to block his next attack.
Determined to finish with him as soon as possible, Kayden pressed forward, his sword poised for a decisive strike.
Nonetheless, his plan went awry when the sound of an arrow slicing through the air reached his ears, forcing him to swiftly back away, narrowly evading the deadly projectile.
Undeterred, Kayden lunged at his opponent once more, the clash of their blades creating sparks that illuminated the tension in the air.
Once again, the assassin struggled to block Kayden's relentless attacks, his footing becoming increasingly unsteady with each parry.