Klein had already disappeared.
His legs bent, then relaxed with explosive power.
He used
A surge of bluish aura propelled his body to the right, appearing on the beast's flank. The wind whistled in his ears during this instantaneous movement. His blade unfolded in an ascending arc, shining with a strong bluish glow.
A blade of white aura burst from the katana, as sharp as a scar in the sky. The shockwave split the air and struck the monster square in the chest. A shrill grinding sound rang out. Blue and red sparks flew from the point of impact.
But nothing broke.
The monster's chitin was so dense that the attack left only a trail of sparks and a thin white scratch on the surface of its natural armor.
"Shit," Klein breathed between clenched teeth.
