Sina was hesitant, but raised her wooden sword in the end. She was not the type to give up before even trying, just because she had a low chance of winning. Even if she had to end up with her left arm broken as well, she wouldn’t turn down this spar.

Kamil raised her sword high, ready to pin Sina. Such a stance wasn’t commonly seen, but to those that made speed their weapon, it would be extremely familiar.

Sina waited for Kamil to attack first; she was unable to attack first with her limping leg.

Kamil breathed out a long and exasperated sigh, then charged at Sina as fast as lightning.

At that moment, Sina’s vision blurred.

Thak! Thwack!

“Stop!” Ethan yelled at the same time as a short sound of impact.

Both Sina and Kamil’s eyes widened with surprise. Kamil’s attack was blocked by Sina’s wooden sword. At the same time, Kamil’s attack was fast and heavy, causing Sina to drop her wooden sword with unbearable pain in her wrist.

“You saw that, Kamil? She can even withstand your attack.”

“...You’re right,” Kamil answered.

“Sina, Kamil is well known for her speedy attacks among our knight order. It’s very impressive that you were able to withstand her attack.”

“Yes. It’s an honor, Sir,” Sina answered with...