85. Heavy

The collective gazes of our audience sharpened when they saw those gestures. It was obvious the battle was soon to begin.

"This isn't a test of strength… because you're not strong enough," she said, and I nodded.

"So I'll just let you go against me. And yes, I heard your sword skills; Seinaru said you were really good. I want us to do that too."

I chuckled, screaming inwardly, even if my expression remained the same.

"I'm only slightly good, and I'd probably be destroyed if you went against me with both swords."

"That's what they always say," Eiko shook her head before unsheathing her second blade. Those soldiers gasped. To them it was madness to go against this specific knight when she utilized both her swords. Still, many were excited to see how it would go; after all, I didn't flinch at that sight.

A long smile appeared on my face at Eiko gesture and I entered a stance, bringing by blade before me, my two hands gripping its hilt.