Chapter 88: Back Up Those Words
As they ascended the cliff, the world below them shrank into a miniature landscape. The forest canopy stretched out like a green ocean.
Arthur reached the top first, but he knew that he couldn't stay there for long. He had to keep moving.
With another quick breath, he launched himself into the air, his body arcing through the sky in an acrobatic fashion. He landed on a nearby tree branch and his momentum carried him forward as he continued to run from branch to branch.
Jada watched him disappearing into the canopy. She knew that she had to catch him, no matter the cost. So she quickly bounced off the wall and pinpointed exactly where he was headed.
When she landed, she continued to give chase. After a few seconds, she broke through the foliage into an open field about three acres long.
Arthur stood in the middle, his back turned from her. And on his side was a sword sheathed in an uncommonly long scabbard. She met his unmoving form, standing a few meters away.
"Enough running!" she demanded, swiping the air with her arm. "The only thing pathetic here is you avoiding me."
The wind whipped through his hair as he slowly turned to face her. The world seemed to hold its breath, waiting for his response.
"Words as empty as your threats..."
He wasn't just mocking her; he was implying that her efforts were insignificant and that he wasn't trying to run. He knew that dismissing a challenge was unavoidable; it was the stage that needed to be set first.
Arthur, at any time, could have used the flying raijin to teleport out. But after gauging Jada's chakra, he felt the need to test just how strong he truly was compared to a player.