Lev's POV
The day of the duel arrived while I bid my last kiss on Ari's forehead as she was sleeping soundly on her bed. I couldn't stop myself from worrying, though I had already prepared everything that was needed to be prepared for.
I stopped by the lake to drink some water as I talked to Dillon seriously and reminded him for the last time to protect Ari at all costs on my behalf if worse came to worst.
He promised me that he will protect her with his life and might, so I believed his words, words he swore to the pride of a Lion beastman.
I was sure that I was in good condition right before the duel, but I suddenly felt dizzy right before Bhari's punch landed on my stomach, and I vomited blood until I almost fell unconscious.
My memory flashes back beyond my sight.