169 First Strike(2)

Kothar launched himself forward, he was determined to take out this scorpion with swordsmanship alone, he sliced down toward the scorpion's head.

The scorpion raised its claws, blocking the slash that carried all of Kothar's strength behind it, a flurry of sparks exploding from where the edge of the blade impacted the tan colored exoskeleton of the scorpion.

As soon as he felt the resistance of the scorpion's tough exoskeleton, Kothar leapt backwards, anticipating the scorpion's next attack, as its stinger was propelled by its powerful tail, stabbing down where Kothar had stood moments earlier.

The only mark left on the scorpion's tough exoskeleton was a black scorch mark, evidently, the scorpion made up for its lack of mana reserves by strengthening its body as much as possible.