klieberson however now seemed untroubled by the pain as the blades bit into him , he looked now at the two as pathetic individuals , pipsqueaks compared to his power , and even though they fought bravely , striking blows that caused him pain , he had changed somewhat , for now he was as determined as them , and instead of fearing pain and all the humiliation it brought , he now ignored it , crushing any distress that had once terrified him .