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The silence in the room grew ominously thick as Damian and Skylar faced each other. The attention of the other students was locked onto them, their faces showing a mixture of curiosity, admiration, and envy. This was no ordinary duel-here, every move counted.

Damian held his training sword loosely, his gaze sweeping over Skylar's tense posture. He could see her breathing was steady, her focus unwavering. There was no hesitation in her. Skylar hadn't just learned-she had felt the essence of battle. That was the real difference.

"Are you ready?" Damian asked quietly.

Skylar nodded. Words weren't needed.

In the next instant, she moved.

Sky darted forward like lightning, her sword moving in perfect rhythm with her body, a flawless harmony of the ancient battle dance. Yet this time, there was more: the air itself began to vibrate around her as wind and fire intertwined with her steps. For a brief moment, her blade caught fire, her elemental power becoming one with her movements. The ground
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