An Act of Kindness

Gremory vs Phenex

Hey what's up guys Nightingale here with a new chapter for you all. Before anything else I'll apologize for the time that I took to publish this chapter, some things happened and I couldn't right, it wasn't anything bad but it stopped me from writting for a while but I'm back so no worries. So without further ado, read and enjoyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

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Phenex Castle - Underworld

*Cling*Cling*Baam*Cling*Baam*

There were only 2 days left before the promised day and like Riser said he would do, he did absolutely nothing in order to strengthen himself before the battle, just like most of his peerage. That however didn't mean that everyone had the same opinion. While his sister studied the notes brought by Snow, Isabela re-learned one thing from her encounter with the man in white, there's always someone stronger then her out there and she needed to train to be able to face them. Because of that, she started to train, and right now she was facing another peerage member, one of Riser's Knights to be precise, to compensate for her speed.

Her opponent is a young woman with light brown hair and green eyes. Her outfit consists of a full set of silver armor with black accents that appears to be a cross between a European knight's  and a Japanese Samurai, and wears a headband that goes across her hair and forehead. She is using a broadsword that is currently envolved in flames. This girl's name is Karlamine.

Karlamine: Yahhhhh!

The swordswoman tried to cut Isabela with a vertical slash, but the Rook timed her strike perfectly and punched the sword away from herself leaving Karlamine open for an attack.

Isabella: You're wide open!!!

With her newly acquired speed, Isabela went for a powerfull jab to Karlamine's face. Her strike however, was blocked by the Knight's broadsword that was fast enough to protect her in time.

Karlamine: Argh!!!

But that didn't mean she was completly safe. The strike sended her flying through the air, but just before she could hit the ground, she fliped herself mid-air and landed on her feet.

Both of them looked at each other, before they smiled and relaxed their stances.

Isabella: Haha, I though I got there, but I guess your reflexes are just to sharp.

Karlamine: Haha, maybe, but your speed and power are no joke now Isabela, because of that last punch my arms are numb.

She took one of her hands from her sword and her hand was shaking.

Isabella: What do you say, let's call it a tie?

Karlamine smiled and nodded.

Karlamine: Yes, but next time you will taste the blade of my sword I promise you, even if you're my friend I won't hold back!

Isabella: Haha, we'll see about that Knight girl, I'll show you how terrifying a Rook can be.

They shared a laugh and went to seat in the garden. They picked up a towel and started to clean their sweat.

Isabella: Ahhh! Feels good to train like this.

Karlamine: You're right, it feels so good to have someone you can train with like this.

They both seated down and enjoyed the breeze on their bodies. Isabela looked at her partner before looking at the sky.

Isabella: Karla.