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The overwhelming impact of the blow left me momentarily dizzy, and my vision briefly went dark.
If my guard had been just a little lower, that powerful kick would have smashed into my jaw and sent me to the infirmary. My opponent quickly retreated, avoiding the possibility of any counterattacks I might launch.
Though the atmosphere was tense, it was evident that Lilka Aaron was pushing me back. Despite some lingering anxiety, the Orbis Class students were visibly excited.
However, Lilka Aaron was gritting her teeth and looked none too pleased.
A conversation I had with Ellen in the past came to mind…
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“My fists hurt.”
“… Don’t lie.”
“… They really hurt.”
While Ellen and I mainly practiced swordsmanship, we also often trained in hand-to-hand combat.
The reason was simple. Given how I tended to get into fights, Ellen believed I would end up fighting with my fists more than with a sword.
I had mixed feelings about that—I was grateful for the consideration, yet slightly uneasy—but there was no reason to decline the training.
Ellen pretended not to care, but she actually worried about me a lot.
Ellen often complained that her limbs hurt when she sparred with me, especially after I enhanced my physical strength. She would beat me up and then complain that she was the one hurting and needed a break.
It was infuriating to hear the person who beat you up complain about their own pain, but she was telling the truth.
If even Ellen Artorius was saying such a thing, then it had to be true.
It was clear that, in a fight, most opponents would end up hurting themselves as the fight wore on even if I was the one taking hits.
That was partly why I avoided going on the offensive.
“When you’re up against martial artists, avoid attacking if you can.”
“Why?”
“I’ll show you. Try it.”
Ellen dropped into a stance in front of me.
Clearly, she believed she could execute some martial arts moves just as well as those who specialized in it....
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