Chapter 236: Jealousy Makes Good Fuel (2)
Veris had made the first move.
He brought his sword down from above with his full weight behind the attack, forcing Felix several steps back during their very first clash. The warm smile vanished from Felix's face, replaced by genuine surprise.
Veris gave him no chance to recover. He lunged forward and launched three slashes in quick succession. Felix blocked the first two with his sword, then barely avoided the third by pulling his head back at the last moment.
Layla left herself completely defenseless while watching them.
I closed the distance between us in an instant and lightly tapped her forehead with two fingers.
"Your second death."
Layla flinched and jumped backward.
"Stop doing that!"
"I'll stop when you stop taking your eyes off your opponent."
"I was making sure nothing happened to Felix."
"If you watch someone else during a fight, something will happen to you instead."
