19th Days (9) | The Butler and The Thief (4)

Sebastian parried that one single dagger thrust to his liver before delivering a devastating swing that cut through Vivian's—

"Okay~! I will~!"

She dodged his counter swing—! Her body twisted in an inhuman motion!

"…Damnit."

Sebastian could only grow annoyed at every failed attempt of his.

And now, their bout would only reset once more, like a constant dance of death, the limit being whoever let their guard down for a single fatal mistake.

And for those who could only witness their true extent—

Martha, the knight with aspiring potential, stood at the sidelines, her hands clenched into fists.

"…Absurd…" she muttered under her breath, watching in sheer disbelief—witnessing the true prowess of two 'supposedly' S-Rank Adventurers.

"Martha…?"

Anastasia, whom the knight was currently supporting alongside Bella, called, trying to catch her attention.