Relic of the Future: Chapter 40

"Gee. Fancy me not wanting to go and visit Sa-" Someone came up behind him and this time he was ready. Spinning, he brought Crocea Mors up, slamming the cleaver away, reversed and brought it down.

Blake's eyes widened.

"Shit," he hissed, pulling back at the last second. He wasn't able to stop entirely – and with her in his guard, couldn't afford to. He pushed forward instead and rammed his sword into her face, catching her with the flat and a little of the guard. Something cracked, and blood poured from her nose. Her aura prevented any more damage, but she fell with a startled cry.

—Relic of the Future: Chapter 40