"If you are truly as proficient with an axe as people say you are, then I am interested in testing my blade against yours."
@boarshield
His reputation certainly precedes him.
Edelgard has no interest in minuscule duels, preferring to hone her skills in solitary precision whenever she makes her way to the training grounds, or having Hubert analyze the flaws and strengths of her technique whenever he accompanied her. However, she cannot deny the value behind interactive practice, seeing that on the battlefield, of course she will not always be by herself, against like-minded users.
Turning towards Felix, however, she cannot help an inquisitive look on her features. “While I wouldn’t mind accepting your challenge,” she begins, glancing towards her own wooden axe. “I heard you are proficient with a sword. Do you plan on facing my axe with your sword?” In the battlefield, she envisions this scene playing out differently. If she were someone who usually wields the sword, she would likely avoid opponents with an axe. Although axe-wielders were slower than those with the thinner blade, one wrong move could get them torn in half.
Additionally, most common is that axe-wielders are also paired with heavy armor, pinning them as front-liners more than anything. In other words, she cannot envision this encounter, both in practice and in battle, to play in his advantage. Thus, unless there is a flaw in her analysis, Edelgard supposes that Felix intends to face her with an axe of his own?
“I wouldn’t want to make this an unfair fight, after all. Tell me, will you practice with an axe, or shall I pick up a sword of my own? I’m confident in my skills with both.”