SKIIIIIIID!

The first attempt at a fatal blow failed. Milton’s attack threw off Siegfried’s helmet while Siegfried’s attack destroyed Milton’s pauldron. 

‘He’s stronger than expected.’

‘He’s definitely a Master as well.’

Both had failed to injure the other. However, after the first attack, they quickly turned their horses around. Then, they exchanged their second blow simultaneously. 

CLANG!

The two Master’s Aura Blades clashed against each other and both clenched their teeth as it became a power struggle.

“It’s been a while, Milton Forrest.”

“You too, Siegfried.”

Having crossed their swords, neither looked away from each other as they continued their conversation.

“Why’d you interfere in another country’s war?”

“Why? What’re you gonna do about it?”

“Aren’t we still within the set time period of the armistice? Or are you going to break your promise?”

“Didn’t it become a nominal truce once you Republicans began clashing with the Empire?”

“Well, reasoning it internationally…

“Shut up! I don’t plan on having a verbal fight with you. Why don’t we just say you went against the treaty?!”

Milton shouted as he pushed Siegfried away. For...