Self doubt

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"What was that for?" Barrin said.

"Never underestimate your opponents, you might have been able to win your battle if you played smart but leaving your back open to your enemy is something you do if you want to die fast," Aldin said staring deep into Barrin's eyes. Then, the next moment Barrin was bright red out of the embarrassment he was feeling.

"Next group!" Aldin shouted and the second group came up. Terias was part of it.

Terias was on the defending side. The others fired their attacks but Terias dodged them by moving from side to side, Terias timed the moment they were casting and released attacks that stopped right in front of them.

"Battle won. Good job Terias." Aldin said.

"But she was just dodging." One of her other teammates said.