Maxine crossed her fingers and closed her eyes as she watched the duel.
It became quiet when the clashing of swords stopped.
She peeked by, opening her one eye to see what happened.
Benjamin's body became stiff when his father pointed the sword at his neck.
"Confidence was necessary. Overflowing abundance would kill everyone."
His father helped him get up, but he attacked it. Cornered by his opponent for the second time, Maxine shook her head from what she saw.
"I admire your improvements, son. However, let go of the anger in your heart."
Benjamin nodded at his father's words. He continued practicing his craft at the corner.
"What a pitiful, embarrassing boy!"
Maxine's eyes got bigger when she saw a blonde-haired woman sitting to her left. They clad her in a black tank to
