Fen put on his helmet and bowed, then he took up a position by planting his foot solidly on the ground with his two hands raised, facing Stallus. "I am ready."
Stallus faced him, and her eyes were just as serious. She narrowed her eyes and made sure all the essence from her body remained locked in her core. She wouldn't use any essence here.
But before the fighting began, she told the other six warriors to face each other and fight it out. Then she concentrated back on her own fight.
Fen flung himself forward to land the first strike and set the tone for the fight. And if he managed to land a critical hit, then he might just win! That was his thought as he crossed the distance between them in a blink and sent out a punch to her neck.
Stallus didn't move until the last moment, and it was to raise her hand and catch the blow. She nodded at the surprised Fen. "You throw a good punch."
