Tournament prep (Part 6) - Internal conflict

"Well, that was far harder than the last one," Therdul said as he looked at Elizabeth's avatar. An arrow struck clearly through her neck, her eyes staring emptily into the sky. If not for the last few months Therdul felt this simple image might have haunted him at night. 

"No kidding, these guys were strong and coordinated," Nikki said as she turned to Ilmadia, the ax still stuck in her chest. A pinpoint hit right in the center. 

"What the hell happened?" Eldrian asked after returning from hunting down the last member of their opponents' team. 

"Simple, they weren't just mages and shield bearers. They all had a throwing weapon or two which totally caught us off our guard. Most of us managed to dodge, but Ilmadia was in the middle of casting so she stood still." Nikki replied.