The moment the bell rang, the two moved at the sound and began their duel.
Malvina gripped her sword with both hands, Ice Blue Battle Qi condensing into frosty blades along its edge. Every slash carried a chilling wind.
Fine ice crystals fell from the path of the blade, only to be swallowed by rising heat the instant they touched the ground.
Elinor's assault was ferocious. Holding her sword in one hand, Crimson Battle Qi flowed across the blade, and every sweep unleashed scorching waves of air.
Flame Sword Qi collided with frost, erupting into hissing white mist.
Clang—
A streak of Flame Sword Qi grazed Malvina's cheek, cutting away several strands of silver hair.
In that instant, Malvina abandoned defense. Frost spread along the spine of her sword and slashed across Elinor's chest.
Feeling the icy power invade her body, Elinor grunted. She twisted her wrist and smashed the heated pommel into her opponent's shoulder armor, using the force to pull away.
Standing on the right side of the dueling platform, Elinor lowered her head to look at her breastplate. Through the gaps, she could see her own skin.
On the other side, Malvina touched her cheek. Looking at the blood on her fingers, she licked it away, a grave look in her eyes.
Over the past two years, neither of them had stood still.
Inside Room Number Seven, Velin watched their battle with approval in his eyes.
"Very good."
Hearing Velin's words, Leonas suggested, "Lord Eternal Dawn Knight, after this duel ends, do you intend to meet them in person?"
Velin stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, then turned to Xuemiyya and asked, "What do you think of Leonas's suggestion?"
Xuemiyya watched the two still fighting fiercely and slowly replied, "The finest reward for knights is to