The next morning, I woke to urgent knocking.
"Young Master!" Damian's voice was stressed. "There's someone here to see you."
I checked the time. 6 AM. "Who comes calling at six in the morning?"
"Seraphina Valorheart."
I sat up immediately.
What the...!!
"She says..." Damian paused. "She says she wants to challenge you to a duel."
Of course she did.
```
[QUEST ALERT: NEW ENCOUNTER]
[SERAPHINA VALORHEART: HONORABLE CHALLENGE]
[DIFFICULTY: A-RANK]
[REWARD: Respect, Potential Recruitment, Reputation Boost]
[FAILURE: Humiliation, Injury, Reputation Damage]
[RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT]
[SHE'S GENUINELY CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR SKILLS]
[THIS IS A RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITY]
[LOSE WELL = GAIN RESPECT]
```
"Tell her I accept," I said, getting out of bed. "Give me ten minutes to prepare."
"Young Master, she's S-rank. Are you....."
"I'm not trying to win, Damian." I grabbed my sword. "There's a difference."
