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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