The harsh truth

                      At the last moment, Ryan hesitated. That would be his most powerful attack, and yet… something inside him was telling that it wasn't enough. Not against an opponent of that level. Lilith's face, full of confidence, only made Ryan more certain of it. Then Ryan realized it… Lilith almost killed him with a single magic attack. A combination of elemental manipulations and Telekinesis. However, she didn't look like a mage… her forte was probably her physical strength, and yet… she defeated him with something she wasn't good at. She never even tried to draw her sword…

"What is wrong?" Lilith asked. "Losing confidence? You certainly took your time for that? I honestly can't believe that you never felt like this before. You have been pretty lucky, haven't you? Always fighting enemies that could be defeated."