The Tutorial Boss Defeats an S-Rank

Selvia's face twisted horribly. Her leisurely smile stiffened, and her lustrous eyes filled with nothing but murderous intent.

"I'll tear you to pieces."

Selvia kicked off the ground, thrusting herself forward.

The poison dripping from her blade traced a green arc through the air as it aimed for the underside of my chin.

Clang!

I angled Vitalia and deflected the tip of her sword. Selvia spun like a top, carrying herself behind me.

Her poisoned sword swung at me as gracefully as a dance. It bent fluidly as she slipped it into my openings with ease.

We traded several blows, and I blocked and knocked aside her poisoned sword to keep it from cutting my skin.

I didn't retreat.

Instead, I closed the distance...