Schwing!
The captain's sword made a loud sound as it was drawn.
Slash!
With a confident look in his eyes, the captain slashed his sword horizontally toward Lev's throat.
He probably thought that Lev was just being stylish as he gripped the sword and entered a defensive stance. It was only natural that he looked so confident that his attack would not miss, proved from one full swing with no thought of defense at all.
Unfortunately, Lev took advantage of the captain's confidence—that he could not see—to make a surprise move.
Lev bent his knees so that his upper body automatically dropped downward.
At the same time, he positioned the hilt of the sword he was gripping tightly with his left hand right against his chest, while the tip of the sword pointed straight ahead—a posture ready to stab the opponent.
