The moment Professor Lysenna's voice rang out—
"Begin!"
They moved.
Corrin dashed in first, his crescent blade already drawn in a reversed grip, body low to the ground like a coiled snake. His expression was unreadable, except for the sly glint in his eyes.
Riven didn't flinch. He sidestepped, his hand glowing faintly.
"Ember. Come!"
From behind him, a fiery hiss erupted.
A Flame Serpent curled behind Riven like a guardian, glowing eyes fixed on Corrin.
Corrin said in a playful voice. "You sure you can handle me and your lizard at once?"
"Heh. Big words for someone who's about to get roasted."
Riven snapped his fingers, and Ember lunged.
Corrin's blade flashed.
He rolled forward beneath the serpent's snap, flames licking his clothes as he slid and came up behind Riven in one smooth move.
CLANG!
Their arms clashed, Corrin's crescent blade against Riven's braced forearm, wrapped in a faint orange glow.
"Using body enhancement already?" Corrin smirked, dancing back.
