You're dead!

Arabella's wooden sword collided with Blaze's once again, she hissed and pushed against him, but he didn't yield.

Smirking, he mumbled, "Try harder, princess."

"I'll make you beg for mercy!" Arabella shouted, her words laced with amusement. She and Blaze were sparring in the Phoenix cave, honing their skills. Thanks to Blaze and Orga's tireless lectures, she improved significantly.

She understood the importance of becoming a well-rounded warrior, not solely relying on her phoenix powers to defeat her enemy and his armies.

"In combat, keep your eyes on the enemy at all times," Blaze lectured. Their feet scraped against the cobblestones as they circled each other.

Abruptly, Arabella sprang forward with lightning speed, her sword slicing towards Blaze's chest. However, he effortlessly blocked the attack and used her momentum to push her backwards.

"I need to end this!" Arabella exclaimed.

"Don't forget, as a beta werewolf, I can be as powerful as I desire," Blaze's eyes flashed golden, c