Martial Cousins 3

"Swords," Alesia said, returning to their initial conversation. "You know how?"

Tora nodded. "Jian or Dao?" She placed the staffs back on the wall stand before taking the prop swords off the wall.

"Jian."

Tora tossed the sword to Alesia before bowing to her. She removed the scabbard, tossing it aside as she gripped the hilt with both hands. She turned to Alesia, the sword in front of her.

Alesia unsheathed her blade, holding the sword with the scabbard in the other. With her chest to the side, she held the blade before Tora.

This time, Tora was the first to attack, clashing swords with Alesia in the air, as she forced Alesia back. Tora thrust her sword toward Alesia's navel, which was deflected by Alesia's blade. Tora brought the sword down over Alesia with all her might.

Her height and physical strength were advantages in the fight. Each blow was heavy, pressing down on Alesia, forcing her to her knees.