Raymond sighed, his patience starting to wear thin. Was this really turning into a spectacle? But then he caught Lorene's gaze, and saw the expectation in her eyes. He knew she wanted to see this, and perhaps it would be best to settle this once and for all to avoid future trouble.
With a calm expression, Raymond turned to Geus and said simply, "Draw your sword."
Geus, eager to prove himself, immediately unsheathed his sword. "Then here I come!" he declared, ready to show Raymond his speed.
Raymond didn't flinch, his stance steady.
Geus lunged forward, swinging his sword with everything he had. ‘Clang!’ The sound of metal meeting metal echoed through the tavern as Raymond blocked the strike effortlessly.
"Was that an accident?" Geus thought to himself, annoyed. He quickly readied himself again and attacked faster, the blade blurring with speed.
‘Clang! Clang! Clang!’