Chapter 128 : Discovering Relics 1

Rayline

I lifted my forearm with the dagger sticking out, just as Cole and Nicolas had taught me. I applied their instructions and then got into a low stance. I watched Cole's stance before taking a breath and lunging. I swung the blade low, and he stepped back, dodging the attack before sliding to the side and blocking my wrist.

I shifted my weight and twisted to try to shake off the attack from above, while he dodged again, ducking and swinging his leg to knock me down. And yet, I quickly rolled backward, moving faster than him. As he tried to reach for his blade, I did not waste the opportunity. Instead of going for a stab, I tried to elbow him in the side, but another hand caught my wrist. He then kicked out his leg and knocked me down on one knee. I tried to adjust myself, rolling onto my back to knock him down, but he had already anticipated this and managed to get back to his feet.

As soon as I got up, I felt his hand grip my other arm. But instead, I twisted around and knelt b