The Guild Of Shadows

Speed

Sparks erupted as the clashing of hard metallic boots met the sword forged from an unbreakable substance.

Grover panted heavily as he gazed upon his opponent, who also struggled to catch his breath.

For the past ten minutes, they have been exchanging attacks and countering each other without landing a single blow.

Despite their exhaustion, neither had sustained any damage.

Both lacked the ability to utilize aura techniques reserved for those with vast energy reserves, resorting instead to doping to enhance their physical capabilities beyond human limits, straining their bodies in the process.

Moreover, they augmented their doping with the power of their relics: the Hermes boots, granting near-lightspeed abilities, and the Lupin Hat, replicating the powers of other relics, such as the boots, transforming into an identical pair.

"The combined speed buffs are remarkable. How did the demon spawn keep up with him in his weakened state?" Grover thought, his respect for his captain deepening