Are you ready, young master? Sera asked.
Yeah, just come at me, Levi said.
I would avoid using any technique or energy, so it will be fair.
I don't think it will be fair if you don't use energy, Levi replied with a taunt.
We can't know until we try, she replied.
Then, without a word, they moved.
Sera struk first.
She made a thrust with her halberd, but Levi was prepared for it; he side-stepped, then hit it on the tip to make her lose balance.
Sera staggered to the right.
Levi used the chance to hit her side with the hilt of his sword.
Sera fell to the ground easily.
What just happened? Did I just lose to this child? Several thoughts filled her head.
That was why I said you could use energy, Levi said.
No, I will fight without energy, Sera said.
Levi looked at her, then smiled.
Just do what you want, he said.
They clashed again. This time, Sera swung in a wide arc.
Levi ducked calmly, then swung his sword up, redirecting her weapon upwards.
He calmly pointed the tip of his sword towards her neck, claiming victory again.
Sera looked at him, surprised.
What are you hiding? She could not help but ask.
Nothing.
You are too skilled for someone your age, she said.
I'm talented, Levi praised himself.
Let's go again, this time, I would use tier 1 energy.
Alright, Levi said. Not in the least intimidated
The air around Sera rippled as she activated her energy.
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you, my talent is an epic grade one, battle intuition.
So your previous tactics might not work again, she said.
We won't know until we try.
Don't say I didn't warn you, she said.
Boom, the floor beneath her cracked as she jumped towards Levi.
Energy swirled around her spear as she made a sharp thrust towards his stomach.
Levi deflected it with his sword, but he skidded back a few steps.
I told you, didn't I?
As he turned back, Sera was already behind him.
She swung her halberd upwards.
Levi quickly rolled back, then stood properly.
This boy is really good; he was able to dodge even in such a critical moment.
I hope your speech about being able to match me when I use energy was right, she said as she dashed towards him, energy swirling under her feet.
As she reached him, she leapt into the sky.
Levi looked up, only to see her crashing down.
Meteor slam, she said as energy began to gather around her spear, so much that it vibrated visibly.
Levi saw no way to escape from her.
Momentum enhancement, he said.
Instantly, a blue sheen covered his body, then his body pulsed.
As Sera crashed down, the floor exploded.
Sera's eyes widened.
She looked around, but couldn't see Levi.
Then a sharp wind blew past her, and Levi's sword was already placed on her neck.
How? she whispered, eyes locked on the gleam of the blade at her throat.
Momentum, Levi said casually, stepping back and lowering his sword.
Sera landed fully, gripping her halberd tightly. She wasn't hurt, but her pride certainly was.
She stared at the boy in front of her, no, the young master of the house.
Your talent, she muttered, it's not just movement-based, is it?
Levi shrugged. Something like that, he replied.
It stores momentum from all my movements, then allows me to use stored momentum to enhance my body and weapon.
Doesn't sound like much, but with a monster like you, it is something, Sera said sincerely.
Levi just smiled, accepting the praise without shame.