Chapter 194: The Defeat Of The Two Knights
On the other side, the fight between Callis, Eli and Luke raged on. Sensing an opportunity, the princess seized the moment and launched a swift attack, her sword thrusting straight towards Luke with the intention of delivering a decisive blow.
However, Eli spotted an opening and attempted to capitalise on the distraction, launching his own attack in an attempt to catch Callis off guard.
To their surprise, the princess exhibited her agility and skill, executing a graceful whirling movement that allowed her to evade Eli’s strike while simultaneously closing in on Luke with relentless determination. In a fluid motion, her blade sliced through, finding its mark on Luke’s shoulder, piercing through his tunic and drawing blood.
Luke, reacting swiftly, took a retreating step, narrowly evading a more grievous injury. The force of Callis’s strike caused him to stagger, his shoulder stinging from the impact.
"F*ck!" Luke exclaimed in frustration. His annoyance was evident as he realised his miscalculated steps had left him vulnerable to Callis’s attack. He cursed himself for the momentary lapse in judgment.
Witnessing the scene, Eli was taken aback by the princess’s ability to land a wound on a high-ranking knight like Luke. Her unexpected success began to stir a mix of surprise and anxiety within the young knight.
Memories of his training sessions with other high-ranking Knights of Gerhard flooded his mind, reminding him that he had never been able to land a single blow on them. Doubt began to creep in, casting a shadow over his confidence.
As the fight continued, Eli found himself grappling with conflicting emotions. Admiration for Callis’s skill and strength mingled with his own growing unease. The pressure to prove himself and match the performance of his esteemed peers weighed heavily on his shoulders.
The intensity of the fight escalated. Each clash of blades increased his resolution to rise above his limitations and make his mark. The intense battle had escalated, with each combatant showcasing their prowess and fighting for their respective causes, their movements filled with precision and purpose.
"You’re good!" the princess acknowledged, impressed by Luke’s agile movement that saved him from a more severe wound.
The princess’s praise, though intended to be complimentary, fell upon the knight’s ears as a biting sarcasm. Instead of motivating him, it ignited a fiery anger within him, fueling his determination to prove her wrong and outwit her on the battlefield.