Both of them had managed to press their dagger into each other’s neck. However, they’d also both stopped simultaneously, refusing to push their daggers in further.

A trickle of blood was present on both of their necks. However, as the fresh blood streamed down their necks, both of them didn’t seem to notice.

After this, they retrieved their daggers from each other’s neck at the same time. They then took a step forward before turning to face each other.

Their surroundings were quiet. Even birds couldn’t be heard chirping. A pin drop would be audible right now.

The dagger formed from Blue Maple’s Heavenly Fire had already disappeared from his left hand. Only his simple dagger was left in his right hand. Whereas the icy-cold lady’s hands were drooping by her side as she clenched onto her daggers. It didn’t seem as if both of them had just engaged in an intense fight.

However, the blood that streamed down the back of their necks was proof of their fight…

They finally spoke after some time. It was their first ...