Vali’s Technique (2)

"Are we really going to kill each other?" Kurtish asked with a bit of sweat rolling his forehead.

He had already begun to construct a barrier around himself as a precaution against a speedy introductory attack. Even if he was adept at close quarters combat, he wouldn't have wanted to be close to Vali without any protection.

That would be suicide.

His style was more suited towards creating an impregnable defence that his opponent would lose hope against. That was, if he wasn't too inclined to go on the offensive for several reasons, like during his match with Skullius.

Vali's smile grew brighter, and with the cute tilt of her head, she gave a chilling response.

"Only one of us has to die and it's not going to be me."

Kurtish gave a sheepish smile, his mana raging according to the spike in his emotions.

There was fear, anxiety and the tiniest bit of excitement.