Chapter 782: Brynhild vs. Sophia I
12 Days To Go
The world disappeared.
The chatter from the other training grounds, the clang of distant weapons, even the icy wind that swept through the clearing—all of it faded until there was only Brynhild.
Sophia tightened her grip around the twin shortswords in her hands.
The leather wrapped around the hilts creaked beneath her fingers.
Her pulse slowed.
Her breathing steadied.
This wasn't a lesson.
It was survival.
Brynhild stood several paces away, both swords resting casually at her sides. There was no tension in her shoulders, no indication she was preparing to attack.
She looked... relaxed.
That alone terrified Sophia.
Someone truly dangerous never looked dangerous.
"You look nervous," Brynhild observed.
Sophia let out a slow breath.
"I am."
"Good."
Brynhild smiled faintly.
"Only fools enter battle without fear."
The words had barely left her lips when Sophia's instincts screamed.
Brynhild attacked.
