Prideful Duel (1)

"So what do you think, Nathan?" Arnold smiled, his face was just an inch away from Nathan's, "Do you accept my proposal? I mean, Allen is only rank A swordsman and you're a rank S brawler, so it shouldn't be difficult for you to win against him right? Just win this duel and you'll become the head of the family once again. If I'm correct, that's what you want, isn't it?"

Nathan smiled back as best as he could. Arnold was right, it should be an easy task for him to dispose of Allen. And once if he successfully defeated Allen, it would also deal a huge blow to Arnold's self-esteem as well his reputation. But for some reason, Arnold's wicked smile was getting on his nerves. The outcome of the duel was pretty much already decided... So why the hell was Arnold so confident for? Even Arnold would know better than to trick him in front of the entire family... Right?