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Showdown
There was no way Julian was going to be able to assist Raedrick against Isenholf, not without putting himself or his friend in greater danger. The two of them were too closely entwined, the duel too dynamic. He could step in and stab at Isenholf only to find Raedrick in the way of his sword before the blow fell.
So he stayed out of it, as Selam advised.
He had always been impressed with Raedrick's skill with the blade, but he had never seen Isenholf duel before. Silently thanking the Gods that it was not himself having to face their former comrade, Julian had to admit the other reason he did not step in to help. He knew just from watching that he was no match for Isenholf; he would fall before him within a single pass.
A concussion to the left drew his attention away. He f
