I activated **Sixth Sense (Lv.2)** and focused on her movements.


    Elaine lunged again—her rapier aimed at my heart.


    I **sidestepped** at the last second.


    Her blade barely missed, and for the first time, **she was off balance.**


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    I took my chance.


    **BAM!**


    I delivered a powerful kick to her side, sending her skidding backward.


    She quickly recovered, sliding to a stop.


    Her eyes narrowed slightly.


    Then, a small, amused smile tugged at her lips.


    **"You’re adapting fast."**


    I rolled my shoulder, still feeling the sting of her rapier.


    **"Gotta keep up, right?"**


    The crowd was going wild.


    **"Lucian is actually fighting on equal footing with Elaine?!"**


    **"What the hell is going on?!"**


    Elaine exhaled, her breath turning to mist.


    **"Then let’s step it up."**


    The temperature **plummeted.**


    Her rapier **glowed with frost**, releasing an aura so cold that my fingers **numbed just from standing near her.**


    I grinned.


    **"Now we’re talking."**


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