While falling, little Xavier felt as if he could see the world in slow motion, but that was only due to his concentration spiking so rapidly.
During that slow moment, he saw his Professor snicker, his shades reflecting light at him due to the shiny pawns on each side.
'I'll show him!'
The boy was embarrassed as he was called out in the club banquet some days back, and today, he wanted to prove his professor wrong. Show that even with his minimal strength, mercy was possible.
And so…
He was not about to fall so stupidly!
Using the kite shield in his left arm, he stabilized himself, stabbing it into the ground and pushing himself up.
Then, with his right arm, he raised his sword high and screamed:
"HONORABLE DUEL!"
This ability was felt at once.
"...!"
Arthur flinched and stepped back, still inscribing runes for increased Power on his assault rifle. He instinctively knew that any damage they could do to each other increased by a hefty percent.
