Six Nervous Wives

The improvised training field lay at the base of a hill covered in dense vegetation, the ground scarred by countless prior battles.

The sun was high in the sky, illuminating the six female figures gathered in a circle.

Cassandra, Belatrix, and Daniela, all vampires of powerful lineage and daughters of Scarlet, faced Samira, Cristine, and Beatrice, three formidable humans who had proven their worth in countless battles.

The six women, all wives of Strax, were there for a friendly sparring session, but the tension in the air suggested things could quickly spiral out of control.

"I hope you're ready," Daniela said with a teasing smile, her ruby-red eyes glinting—a trademark of vampires. She held her longsword with lethal grace, adjusting her stance. "I won't go easy just because we're sisters-in-law."

Belatrix, at her side, chuckled softly as she twirled a dagger between her fingers. "Neither will I. Let's see if you humans can keep up."