She turned and walked out of the arena, leaving the legend behind her in the dust.
They’ll call it the greatest upset in history. She’ll call it Tuesday. girl beats hero
The stadium was deafening. Thirty thousand souls chanted his name, a rhythmic, thunderous drumbeat that shook the very foundations of the arena. She turned and walked out of the arena,
Valor ripped his helmet off, tossing it aside. His eyes were wide, frantic. "You cheat!" he bellowed, stumbling to his feet. "You fight like a rat! Stand still and face me with honor!" The stadium was deafening
Snap.
"Honor?" Elara tilted her head. "You wear fifty pounds of steel and carry a blade forged by giants. I wear leather. You have reach, strength, and armor. If I stood still, I would die. That isn't honor. That is suicide."
"Yield, child," Valor boomed, his voice echoing off the stone walls. "I do not wish to bruise your pride, but this is a duel of champions. Return to the training yards."
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