Sterl lay flat on the ground, his Star-Bone Body activated. The vicious wound, which had nearly cleaved him in two with a single slash, was visibly healing at an astonishing rate.
Although the healing was slow due to the immense sword force, and that overwhelming sword intent continued to destroy his vitality, the Star-Bone Body's twenty times faster healing rate was not to be underestimated. His injuries slowly stabilized, and at this rate, he would be fully recovered in just over ten minutes.
However, there was no joy of victory on his face. Instead, his expression was grim, his thoughts turbulent.
The battle seemed to have ended with him as the victor, but in reality, Sterl knew deep down that he had lost—and lost utterly.
