"Tsk." Vernovela wiped the blood oozing from the slit on her cheek. "Even after immobilizing your arms, you sure are clever to slit my cheek."
Herlye panted heavily, wiping her eyes that was covered by blood with her shoulder. She caught glimpse of her arms full of holes which she covered with air that she solidified to stop it from bleeding and refrain from losing too much blood that could lead her to defeat. Not only Vernovela was an excellent teacher, she's skilled with wielding a thrust-oriented with daring maneuvers and good agility to pass her screens for her shields.
The woman stared at her state, squinting her eyes as a smile slowly creeped into her face. "Hm… I see, I see." She swung her rapier, getting rid of the blood that covered its blade. "Next are your legs."
Herlye gritted her teeth. "Aiming at my tailbone, aren't you?"
Her question startled the woman. Amazed, she asked; "How did you know?"