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Seeing the way she fights, like a dancer, whirling her katanas through the air as she slices and destroys her opponents. I could still see those flickering blue eyes wide with concentration as she swiped at me. If Ryan hadn't pulled her away, she might've been the first opponent that has wounded me in a long time. Her gold-spun hair -I can't sleep. I shift to my side.
"Max" I whisper, "are you awake?"
He groans. "I was just about to sleep"
"Do you think it's a good idea to let Lillith train our armies? We don't even know her."
" Don't overthink this. In the short time, we've known her, she's proven that she wants to defend us against harm," He whispers, " And looking at the way she fights, this is an opportunity we can't pass upon."
I frown. "You just want her near you so you can-"
He cuts me off. "Alex, I'm thinking about the safety of our kingdom. She's good. Really good, and better than anyone we'll find in this short time to prep for the war."
"Did you notice the way the bandits looked at her? They bowed down to her!"
"Maybe they recognize her from when her village was raided. Hell, if I had enough skill as her, my name would definitely be known far and wide." He says, shifting away from me.
I sigh. "Good night Max". He murmurs something and snores softly.
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ActionAbandoned and unwanted, she was thrown out on the streets with only 6 years of age. She rose, with bleeding knuckles and scraped knees. She fought with the courage of a soldier and the heart of a queen. And she thrived, casting her cold ruthless hea...
