These are academy duels, meant to teach you to answer challenges and fight for honor, not something worth getting killed over. Alexis remembered seeing it when he went mad against Lady Zodiac. Indian XXX This is all my fault.’
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Shield class. I’m going to grind you into the dirt!”
“No, you’re not.” Noah stood up and grabbed a towel. Noah, this is my cousin, Sophia.”
“We’ve met. Out in the hallway, she spoke in a soft voice. Higgins, or rather “Piggins” as many called him, released a fitting squeal when he was struck. They only use maybe four ingredients, and it somehow tastes the exact opposite of fish.”
“It’s not even fish. Your conduct is disgraceful.”
While they argued, a healer examined Alexis with Noah at her side. Their wounds were covered to prevent infection, but they were denied healing magic or potions, as well as exemption from classes. His ego is his own problem. If you’re interested, you can be my proxy the next time I get challenged.”
Gideon groaned in annoyance. “You think you’re so smart? I see you carry your weapons proudly and understand the burdens of skill they demand. If they had shields, they’d take turns slamming into each other’s defenses, trying to force their opponent back rather than cause harm.
