Chapter 27

My paws pound against the concrete underneath me as I run to the center of the cage. I notice Kira running towards me and halt my approach about ten feet from her. She does the same. For a few tense minutes we circle each other, trying to judge what the other’s weakness was.

Kira breaks the tension and makes the first move. She dashes straight at me. Upon reaching my snout, she begins to drop lower. Noticing her intentions of sliding underneath me, I jump over her. I land several feet away from her and growl furiously. That move is very dangerous. The attacker slides underneath their opponent and slices open their stomach. While this move can be used to simply threaten your opponent, a careless swipe of your claws can easily kill them.

Why that little-, Enar begins.

Enough. I’m angry, too. That move is not meant to be used to test someone’s skill, but that doesn’t mean you get to kill her for it, I tell Enar. I will win this fight and show Kira her mistake.

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