Relic of the Future: Chapter 87

Amber's boots crunched on the steps as she came up onto the dais behind him.

Directly behind him.

Jaune twisted left.

The knife pierced through his white coat but struck his flank rather than his kidney. It sparked off aura pushed to his back and slid right. His hand snapped down, catching her wrist even as he drove his other elbow back. Amber ducked that, but it had only been a distraction, he twisted her wrist up and used his thumb to flick the hilt of her knife up, breaking her grip.

Catching the dagger before it could fall, he spun and slashed at her without pause, catching her wide eyes and the hand she brought up to block the hit. The knife grated across her palm, spitting green aura and making her leap back with a cry.

Jaune hurled the dagger aside and drew Crocea Mors, standing atop the dais with a wary but not entirely shocked scowl.

—Relic of the Future: Chapter 87