"A duel?"

    "That’s right."

    Serpina rested her chin on her hand and stared at me. Then, with a slight smirk, she let out an amused scoff.

    "How intriguing. To think you would dare to bring up the word ''duel'' before me. The extent of your ignorance is almost impressive."

    "Ignorance, you say? That would be a problem. Or was it just an empty statement when you said you wanted me?"

    "If you insist, I suppose I can entertain you. What sort of contest do you have in mind?"

    "Well, rather than a duel, it''s closer to a wager."

    Just as I was about to explain, Serpina’s lips curled into another smile as she locked eyes with me.

    For a brief moment, I nearly lost myself in that smile.

    I barely managed to snap out of it.

    How could someone’s lips simply forming a crescent shape be so mesmerizing?

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