Episode 49.6 (1/2)

”Hou.”

”During my visit at the royal palace to see princess Eltoria, I came across her guardian knight, Lady Heles and fell for her. However, I realized one thing as I exchanged words with her ladyship. Her heart lies on another man. You.”

”What?”

”Her ladyship sounded the happiest whenever she narrated the battle she fought together with you at Dungeon Ninae. Afterward, her ladyship further tempered her swordsmanship, but she discovered how you reached an even higher height after her bout with you at Tsubolt.”

”Heles's sword at Tsubolt was quite a sight to behold. It's the sword of someone who never fell behind in bettering themselves.”

”Were a miracle happened at Tsubolt and she prevailed against you in that fight, what do you think Lady Heles would say to you?”

”What? No clue. She'd be satisfied for sure, but what else did she want?”

”Pardon me for asking, but has anyone told you for being a blockhead?”

”Feels like some did yeah.”

”I shall be the one who dispels Lady Heles's regrets.”

”Regrets?”

”By triumphing over you.”

”Aren't you missing a few steps there?”

”If I managed to land just a hit on you, I shall take that accomplishment on me and propose to Lady Heles.”

”Really. Well, good luck.”

The referee spoke here.

”I believe you two are done now. We shall now start this duel.”

The two got into the arena center.

”Thrusting attacks are prohibited. Murdering your opponent is prohibited. The duel is over when I judged either of you as incapable of fighting anymore or you surrendered. I take it there is no objection?”

Lecan nodded.

Sariel also gave his affirmation.

”Well then, both of you take ten step back.”

The two stepped back.

”Begin!”

Lecan leaped backward with the signal.

Sariel gripped his sword with both hands.

(Hou?)

(I thought knights are trained in one hand sword handling.)

(Still, this guy's stance.)

(Feels like I've seen it somewhere before.)

Lecan had his sword hanging loosely in his right hand as he took a slow stride forward.

(Hmph.)

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