This wasn't just any hammer, either. His weapon was one of his star creations, possessing a magical attribute that drastically increased its weight when he injected force into it. Therefore, using the hammer's weight to move more quickly was incredible for him, who possessed immense strength.
Furthermore...
"The Blacksmith's Strength!" He roared as he swung the first blow, activating his awakened ability.
He then struck his opponent's sword once... his hammer bounced off the impact, but since he was using it to move, he could redirect it back at his opponent more quickly.
In an instant, he had struck nine times. Each strike increased his two main stats: strength and resistance (vitality). Therefore, with each strike, his power grew stronger and his opponent's attacks became less effective.
The swordsman was in shock.
'What the hell is this strength? It's dislocating my spine, even though I'm defending myself!' His mind descended into chaos.
