Part 302: Kellam B

Hello, Panne. Looks like you decided to turn out for additional sparring.

I have come to challenge you.

Uh, really? Because you sort of destroyed me in our first match.

You are still alive. This in itself is a victory for you.

I thought I was going to die... Does that count?

It does not! This time, I shall remove your heart with my teeth.

Er, do you mind if I ask you a question first?

If you must.

Just before you deliver the finishing blow, you leap left and right. Why is that?

To confuse the defender and trick him into lowering his front guard.

That makes sense. Robin was wondering about it, too. After we're finished, I'll have to go tell her. She will be very interested.

I have revealed one of my secrets. Now you must respond in kind. How is it that you were able to fend off my initial strike?

Well, I turn left to take it here... Then I use the spear shaft like so...

I see. Sometimes you man-spawn are cleverer than you look.

Well then, Enough talk. Are you ready to die?

Not really?

Come, come! Show some enthusiasm! HAVE you no pride as a warrior? You're a worthy foe capable of besting me, else I wouldn't deign to fight you.

Th-thank you very much.

Don't thank me, fool! Where is your pride?