"Sorry? You’re asking for a move, which means you’re challenging me to a duel?"

    "Pick up your weapon, Swen."@@@@

    She cut me off, glaring at me with a sharp expression. I wanted to say something, but it didn’t seem like it would make a difference, so I did as told and drew my rapier.

    "Are you ready?"

    "...Yes."

    Before I could even attempt to retaliate, several more strikes came from her. At the same time—

    ...Thud.

    When I came to my senses, her blade was dangerously close to my abdomen. Without realizing, my knees gave way and I collapsed.

    This time, there was no avoiding it. The last time, I got lucky, but her movements were beyond what I could follow with my own reflexes.

    "..."

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