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13.

Aurora and her maids were taking a leisurely stroll around the Royal Arena, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. As they walked, they chatted and giggled amongst themselves, exchanging stories and gossip.

Aurora was intrigued by the maids' conversation about swordfight spectacles. It was a concept that was foreign to her, as in her hometown, swordfights were seen as a serious matter of life and death.

"Tell me more about these swordfight spectacles," Aurora said to the maids as they walked through the palace gardens.

One of the maids, a young woman named Clara, spoke up. "Oh, they're quite exciting, my lady. It's like a game, but with swords instead of balls. The best warriors in the kingdom come to compete and show off their skills. It's a grand spectacle."

Another maid named Maria chimed in. "And there's always a lot of cheering and clapping from the crowd. It's quite a sight to see."

Aurora was intrigued by the idea of such a spectacle and asked if there was one happening near