Great. So after nearly getting killed in a duel, I get to spend two days in a monster-infested forest. This just keeps getting better.
Before Lucas could dwell on that pleasant thought, Professor Hendricks's voice boomed across the arena: "NEXT DUEL! DAMION VALORHEART VERSUS GARRETT MILLS!"
"That's me!" Damion said. "Time to show everyone what I can do!"
"Good luck," Lucas said.
"Don't need luck when you've got skill!" Damion called back as he jogged toward the platform.
Lucas watched as Damion and Garrett took their positions.
This should be interesting.
"BEGIN!"
The fight started immediately, with Garrett rushing forward with surprising speed.
Garrett's muscles hardened as mana flooded through his limbs. He swung his sword in a brutal left chop aimed at Damion's neck.
Damion ducked low. The blade whistled over his head. He drove his fist toward Garrett's exposed stomach.
Garrett twisted his torso. The punch grazed his side. He snapped his knee upward at Damion's face.
