Chapter 108: Vlad vs Freya
’What was that battle style? I am faster and stronger, yet as soon as we reached each other, he broke my balance and took control of my momentum, using it against me.’ Freya’s mind immediately recounted their clash and the key behind her defeat, showcasing her impressive battle awareness.
Despite her immense talent, she had only scratched the surface of Vlad’s technique, far from enough to counter the young man’s abilities, but that did not discourage her. If one clash were insufficient, she would generate two and continue until she broke the young man’s skill.
She took a deep breath, allowing her battle instincts to heighten while keeping a cold mind as she prepared for her next move.
Vlad’s battle style was Aiki, an ancient martial art of Terra. Its skills allowed practitioners to dominate the assailant by using internal dynamics to affect techniques.
Blending with an attacker’s movements allowed the Aiki practitioner to control the attacker’s actions with minimal effort. One applied Aiki by understanding the rhythm and intent of the attacker to find the optimal position and timing to apply a counter-technique.
Of course, the A.I. Chip had evolved this martial art, enhancing it to a whole new level and making it so powerful that it could work even in a battle between people with Champion Tier bodies.
Vlad’s eyes narrowed as he saw the meaningful light in the woman’s eyes. He could feel the brutality and savagery in her nature, but there was also tactical might and immense will that kept those raging emotions at bay. ’Impressive. Such masterful emotion control.’
As a Depravita, a race born to rise above their nature and the emotions that form the core of their existence, Vlad admired those with a strong mind and will. His eyes burned with even greater battle spirit, and a smile appeared as he anticipated the challenge of defeating the young woman.
Freya’s eyes burned with even greater fighting will as she saw Vlad’s thrill. She once again flashed forward with immense momentum and power. Her stance was similar to her first attack as if she were a battering ram, yet at the last second, she turned her stance, sending a kick to Vlad’s knees.
Since the young man was so good at countering her attacks, Freya used a feint, tricking him by changing her attack at the last second and taking him by surprise.
Freya’s martial skill was impressive, and her feint was displayed perfectly. But unfortunately for her, the A.I. Chip had already warned Vlad of the true attack. The young woman was surprised to see how Vlad flashed forward and jumped at the last second, dodging her kick before grabbing her shoulder and sending her hurtling through the air.