"Are you daring to challenge me without using the Strength of the Ancient Dragon Species? Indeed, commendable bravery."
My brother drew a sword staff, the breeze subtly flowing across its blade.
It was a special magic wand, with a long sword hilt, a magic gem embedded at the sword's tip, engraved with the Jade Key Family Crest, and a blade length close to a short sword.
"In that case, let me see..." After locking gazes with the Hero's fearless eyes for a few seconds, he slowly spoke.
"Show me your 'power'."
My brother's voice was low, the emerald green pupils reflecting the figure of the Hero.
"Moreover, with this, most of the previous preparations I made have become useless.
"Adding to it that your equipment is of such good quality, challenging me outright... not an unwise choice indeed."
"Preparations...?" The Hero was momentarily stunned, then quickly recalled the actions and the recent words of her brother over the past few days, and suddenly grew tense.
