Chapter 121

Chapter 121

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Cora let out the breath she has been holding and watched them in the ring. She had lost track of the one that she marked to be Max and was looking for ways to detect it again.

She observed that one was moving effortlessly with the armor, while it was difficult for the other and she was instantly able to tell which of them was Cole.

The drums of war stopped beating and were replaced by a fast sound made from the xylophone and there were shouts of cries from the fighters as they attacked each other with their clubs, while Cora had her heart in her mouth.

One of the fighters used his kit skillfully while the other fumbled with his. Max used his sword and landed it on Cole's head and he went on his knees instantly, then he kicked him on the chest, sending him flying to the other side of the ring with his club and shield flying out of his reach.

Max grinned and turned to look at the spectator, raising his sword and shield above his head as the crowd cheered and clapped on h