Love's Choice

We arrived at the dueling hall, which remained unchanged. The countless rapiers surrounding us and the patterns on the floor complemented each other perfectly, creating a solemn atmosphere. ♚♞ 🐻💝

Fiora brought two sets of fencing outfits in case the two of them accidentally got hurt during their match.

Riven didn't seem to like it here. "Let's spar in the yard instead. I'm afraid I won't be able to perform to my full potential here."

"Okay, whatever you say."

To be honest, I'm very worried about Fiora. It's not that I'm biased, but she's just recovered, Riven is strong and healthy. It's not a fair match.

Fiora still uses a rapier, a type of sword that is very resilient and will not break easily, allowing her to deliver deadly moves amidst her skillful and intertwined attacks.

Riven's broken sword is hard and powerful, just like her moves are unstoppable; it can be said that the two have completely different styles.

When I fought Fiora before, I felt that she was like a dancer. At that time, I was too focused on the battle to appreciate her properly. Now, her dance moves are elegant and graceful, and her sword blades bloom like flower petals. Every flash leaves a silver lotus in my mind.

Turning our attention to Riven, her moves were fierce and chaotic yet orderly, her offensive momentum breathtaking, making one's heart beat involuntarily in sync with her rhythm. An ordinary person would definitely feel terrified and uncomfortable, like thunder exploding in their ears, always wanting to escape and get away.

Watching the fight between the two from an outsider's perspective is truly a pleasure!

The two exchanged blows, countering each other's moves. Riven had stronger offensive capabilities but weaker defense, while Fiora was better at both offense and defense, gradually gaining the upper hand.

Of course, this was just a contest of moves. Once Riven gathered her Wind Force, Fiora's defense became a bit difficult, but she still managed to catch everything.

Thanks to this, I saw the most exquisite defensive moves in Laurent Swordplay, including Laurent's Mind Blade.

I've used this move many times, and it always works, but it's nothing compared to Fiora's. With her, any move can be countered.

Every time I see her make a move, I always reap the rewards; it's true that you shouldn't miss the opportunity to learn from a master like her.

Riven got more and more excited as the game progressed; clearly, this was an opponent who could bring her joy. In actual combat, she definitely learned more than I did.

"I'm about to use my ultimate move!"

"Bring it on!"

After Riven finished speaking, she stopped launching fierce attacks and seemed much gentler. Her moves became unremarkable. I knew that she had incorporated Uniform Strength into her moves.

Fiora's expression changed. She could feel that this force was very difficult to defend against. Although she wanted to increase her speed, she was always forced into her opponent's rhythm.

I remember feeling powerless when I fought her last time. The more force I used, the stronger the force rebounded, causing my energy consumption to increase dramatically. It seems this move can't Uniform Strength, because the expressions on our faces show that Fiora is expending even more energy!

Of course, Laurent Swordplay didn't stop there. "Well done, Riven! But watch out!"

After speaking, Fiora held nothing back and unleashed the most beautiful pose of a dancer— the Blade Waltz.

A flurry of afterimages flashed by, Riven could only swing her sword wildly, unable to pinpoint Fiora's location.

A moment later, with a clang, Fiora reappeared, but Riven blocked her thrusting rapier!

I was shocked because I couldn't pinpoint Fiora's location until the very last moment, just like last time. How did Riven manage to defend against her?

"That was close! That move was so powerful that even the air around us froze. I couldn't even feel the wind direction." Riven felt like she had escaped a disaster, constantly expressing her relief.

"I'm really curious how you managed to defend against that?" Fiora was covered in Great Han; I'd never seen her so flustered before.

"It's my intuition, my intuition tells me you'll attack from this direction."

Intuition? What a speechless answer. It seems that born warriors all possess accurate intuition to match them. Compared to them, I'm far from lacking.

"Alright, let's end the competition here. Fiora has just recovered from a serious illness; overexertion won't do her any good."

"It seems you still care more about her." Riven, sounding somewhat disappointed.

Although she managed to defend against the final blow of the Blade Waltz, she was not unscathed. Like me before, her armor was removed and she had many cuts and slashes all over her body.

I was a little flustered. Actually, I felt really sorry for her when I saw her injured, but I just blurted it out without thinking.

Seeing this, Fiora quickly tried to smooth things over. "You still say you're not a little girl? This intense jealousy is really getting to me."

"I'm not as pretty as you, nor as elegant. If you were in better health, my martial arts skills might not even be as good as yours. Is this what people call jealousy?"

"But you are braver than me. You have the courage to speak your mind and to be selfless for the one you love. I can't do that, not before, and not now."

After Fiora finished speaking, she walked towards me and said, "My feelings will not change. My life belongs only to the Laurent Family. Don't let Riven."

"Ha, actually, I knew from our last meeting that we were from two different worlds and destined not to be together. It's just that my obsession was too deep, so I always thought about you. This time, I finally realized that my feelings for you are less like admiration and more like attachment, just like how Leivo feels for her sister."

"What a coincidence, I think so too. We've just misunderstood family ties. But there's one thing I need to correct: Leivo has never been attached to me; he's actually quite afraid of me, haha."

Finally, I made my choice; I preferred to be with Riven.

Because I feel very restrained around Fiora, but completely relaxed and comfortable with Riven, which is the feeling that lovers should have.

Of course, I haven't forgotten that I don't belong to this world, and there are still many things to be determined before I can be with her, at least I need to unravel the mystery of time travel.

It seems that if living well can prevent my soul from being transported to another world, then I should really cherish this Yasuo body. If I "die" like the previous two times, I don't know what will happen when I wake up.

"Why do I feel like you're playing a trick on me?" Riven's eyes were red, unable to believe what she was seeing.

"Alright, silly, the competition is over. Now let's get down to business."

"My match with Riven is over, but I haven't fought you yet, have I?" Fiora, her fighting spirit palpable.

"Let's not use it, besides, you've already exhausted yourself."

"Then let's do it next time. But judging from your current momentum, I'm no match for you. I've wasted a year; I need to make up for it!"

Fiora felt a little regretful. She understood that in her current physical condition, she was no match for me, but this also fueled her fighting spirit!

"Oh, right, I have something important to tell you."

"What's up?"