"Both fighters, ready your stance!"
The moment the knight's voice resounded through the arena, Elias tensed his muscles and got into a stance, completely prepared to jump back and create distance between him and his brother.
'I have to maintain as much distance as I can.'
Elias knew that he couldn't hope to survive against the second level of his brother's infusion art, so he had to avoid it at all costs by maintaining a safe distance. He could attack using the first level that he had worked so hard to learn during the last month.
'I am sure Brother will lunge at me the… moment…'
Elias furrowed his brow.
Even though the knight had told them to ready their stance, his brother was standing still the same way he had been. His face was still expressionless, and not even a hint of tension could be felt from him.
Seeing this, Elias sharpened his focus even further and raised his sword high while gripping it with both hands.
