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❝You’re holding back.❞ The statement was a simple one, and straight to the point.
Thalia was having next to no trouble dodging, blocking and countering the young prince’s attacks. It was true that she was much more experienced than Leo was, with many years of practice under her belt, but with the tome he held, he should be giving her more of a challenge. She had seen what his sister could do with Brynhildr, and she didn’t believe for a second that her younger brother was incompetent.
❝Don’t underestimate me, Prince Leo: I didn’t get to be your brother’s retainer for nothing. Cease seeing me as a comrade and instead view me as your opponent.❞












