1711 A Pleasure

Ryu danced and weaved, countering from time to time and quickly finding that his stances were becoming more refined. 

Because he was suppressing his strength as well, he had to use more skill to counter than not. Compared to the True Sky God ghoul, he was suppressing his power with far more ferocity. 

The cheers of the crowd grew raucous as they had finally gotten a good bout. 

To the side, Lu'card snorted. "What is he playing at?"

Selheira's gaze flickered. Lu'card was a Dragon so he was naturally disdainful of such things, but she, who had seen both sides of the coin now, felt a bit differently. Ryu was holding back now in order to make more later. 

"A pleasure," a voice came from their side. 

A familiar young miss greeted them, bowing politely.