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They hadn't promised to meet again, but as she walked to that square, she was sure she would see him there.
- It was humiliating," he whispered.
As soon as he saw her, he immediately moved to attack. Theresia stopped the wedge with two fingers.
The young man smiled wryly.
- It was humiliating.
- Yeah.
- Did it amuse you?!
She remained silent.
- Answer me, Theresia... No, Sword Saint, Theresia van Astrea!
I didn't want to humiliate him. But what good is that excuse now?
Wilhelm tried to attack again, but she performed a lightning fast dodge, then knocked him to the ground in one swift motion. That didn't discourage him though. He got up and kept trying, so she finally took his sword and struck him in the stomach with the hilt of his own weapon.
- I'm not coming here anymore," she said.
His stare was unbearable.
- Someone with a face like that... should not follow the path of the sword
William devoted his entire life to swordsmanship. He worshipped the beauty of the sword, he revered the nobility of steel, and Theresia destroyed everything with her sudden appearance on the battlefield. Yet it was only then that she came to terms with herself. William Trias was the answer to all her questions.
- I am the Sword Saint. I never understood why, but now I do.
- You know?
- You carry a gun to protect others. So do I.
I will use this cursed strength that is used to kill to defend the weak. I will protect William. Him, my family, everyone, the entire kingdom. I will become a great, great Sword Saint. I will be stronger than anyone else. Because I am the most powerful. The Sword Saint is the most powerful.
- Wait, Theresia... Wait, Theresia... Ah!
It required great effort on her part not to stop at the sound of his voice. His call reached the deepest recesses of her heart.
- I'll take it from you. I don't care about your blessings or your position. Sword fighting... the beauty of steel is not for you, Sword Saint...!
He said he would take your sword away," she heard a mocking voice in her head. - My dear child, how foolish you are. Did his words give you hope?
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