Forged Destiny [Book 3: Ch. 11]

I ran to the left, tearing Crocea Mors free from the wounded opponent.

Just in time to spin and block a foot aimed straight for my face.

"Tch, you're stronger than the last time," Melanie Malachite hissed.

[...]

I grunted and fell back, blocking her kicks furiously.

—Forged Destiny [Book 3: Ch. 11]