Rosemi De Lumix took another sip from her tea cup. Asai glanced down towards the fragile and flimsy looking cup, before frowning. "This thing looks like it'll snap the moment I touch it."
"Tea not to your liking Count Asai?"
"No, tea's fine. However, aren't we close enough to drop the honorifics? Please, just call me Asai." Rosemi nodded a little.
"Asai." A smile blooming across her face.
Whilst the two nobles enjoyed their afternoon tea.
[Robin: Lvl 56] was currently sparring with [Christine Doltz: Lvl 54]
Unsurprisingly, Robin was on the backfoot being pressured by Christine's superior swordsmanship. Robin had an innate ability to control mana, but Christine was talented from birth for the path of the sword. Also, when considering Robin's battle style which was similar to a mage-rouge hybrid. Utilizing speed, stealth and AOE magical attacks. Whilst Christine's combat prowess lay solely in her ability to duel and focus on one target.
Robin really was struggling. Her brows covered in sweat, whilst Christine appeared pristine.
Another volley of mana clashed towards Christine, rather than dodging. She held fast and parried only the projectiles that would actually land upon her person. Ignoring the little proximity blasts that pelted her armour from the sides. Before the dust settled, Christine lunged through the dust clouds and struck towards Robin's shoulder. In which she quickly entered stealth before repositioning herself.
Christine's battle sense and intuition had improved by leaps and bounds since their last meeting. Right now, she was so skilled, it became frightening to stand on the receiving end of her blade.
"Asai. How about a bet?" Asai's attention snapped away from the duel. "It's simple really. If my knight beats your knight in this friendly-duel of theirs. How about we go on a proper date? Just the two of us."
Asai, although having spent time with Rosemi. He didn't see her as a love-interest. Rather, he saw her as a benefactor. The one that had pulled him out of the slums, and placed him in the orphanage. Which gave him a roof over his head and two meals a day.
He doubted whether she actually liked him or not. Rather, as a noble Rosemi would bring their two houses closer for the sake of her house and lineage. He was aware that if her father demanded it. She would willingly marry the prince or any other third rate noble if demanded.
If anything. It seemed she just wanted to enjoy her freedom whilst she still had it. With this thought in mind.
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"I agree. However, what happens if my knight wins? What do I receive in return?" Rosemi leaned in closer towards him before whispering.
"You. Get. Me. Rosemi De Lumix, the only daughter of Duke Jeffrey De Lumix. I'll have you know, royal blood courses through my veins." She smirked.
"Agreed." Asai didn't know how far she was willing to go. However, it seemed he had nothing to lose regardless.
...
Back to the ongoing duel. Robin with her acute senses actually heard the exchange. However, due to the distance. She only heard about the date.
"That vixen! Tsk." Robin dived into [Disappear] before firing off another [All in One] the thirteen astral projectiles pelted Christine. Forcing her into a parry stance. Before Christine could lunge through the dust cloud again. Robin threw her two daggers forward before pulling her spare daggers from her backside.
Dashing around and firing consecutive [All in One]s that overwhelmed Christine's senses. The skill had a natural cool down period. However, she was able to ignore it and cast the skill again due to her proficiency. However, in doing so, the skill costed greater amounts of mana.
Feeling her mana reserves rapidly decreasing, she vaulted herself forward, into the dust and landed a kick onto Christine's back. Sending the young lady down to the ground where Robin immediately pounced on her prey. Placing the dagger by her neck.
"I win!" Whilst gasping for oxygen, she smiled victoriously. She glanced up to see Rosemi blissfully welcoming the result.
"Huh?"