Leroy was as shocked as Katie, his disbelieving eyes looking at the person who stood behind the woman.
"You were supposed to be dead."
"I keep telling I have been dead for a while but no one ever believes me. You see you cannot kill a person who is already dead," Malphus replied with a smirk, forcing Leroy's sword away with his sword.
Katie moved back to stand next to Malphus, glancing towards him with awe and happiness that he was alive. Malphus was alive! She saw the guardsman advance towards him, swinging his sword relentlessly at Malphus. Leroy's sword slashed Malphus' right arm.
"Not bad," Leroy commented, "But you're rusty."
"I was only warming up," Malphus retorted, spitting to his side.
This time Malphus moved quick, his movements fluid like water and their swords clanked against each other, sparks flying due to the friction.
