Chapter 51 - 50: Trust
Tulland wasn't sure when it happened but at some point, the knight wobbled.
Its eyes filled with disbelief when that happened. And then everything happened at once.
The knight clawed once more, a weak and ineffectual strike that was only magnified by the reluctance on its face to be taken down by someone so obviously unqualified. It somehow convinced itself that it would lose to Tulland. And that was enough to tip the scales of the fight.
The last few hits from Tulland, born out of sheer stubbornness, were enough. The light dimmed in the knight's eyes and its legs gave out completely. Even after a few seconds, Tulland was still suspicious. He paused, catching his breath and ready to restart the clubbing when his opponent twitched. As much as everything hurt, he couldn't quit until he was sure.
Unlikely things are unlikely. This could still be a trick. I need confirmation, dammit.
And then, finally, confirmation came.
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