Rora’s POV The wooden sword whistled past my head as Cyra’s swing nearly split the air in two. I ducked and stumbled backward, the wind from her strike ruffling my hair. “Damn it, you’re fast,” I muttered, tightening my grip on the sword she’d tossed at me. She smirked, rolling her shoulders like she was just getting warmed up. “You’re quicker than you look. Let’s see how long that lasts.” Her foot slid over the dirt and then she moved, coming right at me. The next blow came from the side but I blocked it, but the force sent a sting through my wrist. She didn’t even flinch. “Didn’t think you’d actually fight back,” she teased, circling me like a predator sizing up prey. “Didn’t think you’d attack without warning,” I shot back, swinging low at her legs. She leapt over the strike effortlessly and countered with a jab to my ribs. I blocked again but barely. She grinned. “Good reflex.” The sound of our wooden swords clashing echoed across the clearing. Each hit grew sharper, faste
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