Matthew collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath, the moment the duel ended. General Loukan, however, only slightly widened his smile, then slowly turned his gaze away from him and toward Kael, who was watching them.
He wasn't surprised to see him, as if he had known he was there all along.
"How was it?"
And his question was directed at him, too.
Kael answered honestly, not surprised that the general seemed to know he was there.
"Strange. It's the first time I've seen defensiveness serve an offensive purpose."
General Loukan nodded in agreement.
"It's natural, since you don't see it unless the difference in skill or strength between individuals is extreme."
It made sense. If the defensive person's strength were equal to their opponent's, they would tire at least as much. They would never have the strength or agility to redirect the attacks either.
"That aside... congratulations. It seems you've succeeded in the mission you gave yourself."
"Ah."
