A massive single-edged scythe.
The blade gleamed beneath the moonlight.
"..."
Kai blinked.
"...He really likes blue."
Captain Inoy roared.
"GET HIM!"
Eight bandits charged simultaneously.
The stranger didn't move.
Until the last second.
He stepped forward.
The scythe spun.
Not the blade—
The blunt spine.
CRACK!
One bandit folded over instantly.
Another received the wooden shaft across the jaw.
A third flew sideways after a kick to the ribs.
Kai winced.
"...Ow."
Inoy rushed forward himself.
His massive sword came crashing down.
CLANG!
The stranger blocked it with the scythe's shaft.
The ground beneath both men cracked.
For a brief moment—
Neither moved.
Then—
The stranger smiled.
"...Cute."
He headbutted Inoy.
CRACK!
Inoy stumbled.
The stranger immediately spun.
The blunt side of the scythe smashed into the captain's chest.
BOOM!
Inoy crashed through two tents before finally stopping.
Boss Helford sighed.
Still eating roasted nuts.
"...Guess it's my turn."
He casually tossed the bag aside.
Pulled out two enormous axes.
Then charged.
Unlike Inoy—
Helford was fast.
Very fast.
His axes blurred through the air.
The stranger laughed.
"Finally!"
The two exchanged blows.