Preparations for the Quest

The adventurers felt a sense of awe and a little fear at the powerful display of magic by Freya. Abel was also amazed at her magic power, but he also felt a rising anger inside his heart. He had assumed that Freya was a swordswoman and therefore was content that his family heirloom was in deserving hands, but after her display of magic, he wasn't so sure.

His father had taught him, never to judge someone prematurely. So he refrained from making any assumption and asked Freya. "Freya, would you like to have a duel with me? I would like to see your skill for myself, just to make sure you are as strong as they say you are?"

Freya gave him a sideways glance before replying with a smile, "Why not? As long as the captain doesn't have any problem with it."