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"I am Louis Claude, aide to Karin Krexar, senator of the allied armored brigade. At present… we are the unit closest to you, Dominator of the Frontlines. May I inspect those three?"
I stared silently at her. "…"
The blue-haired woman looked back and forth between me, sword still drawn, and the fallen iron men. I hadn’t sensed her presence at all. She simply appeared, but not with any overt hostility. Her eyes didn’t give away her intent, nor her capabilities.
It reminded me of the time I’d been utterly outmatched by the swordmasters. Yet, this woman seemed different from anyone I’d encountered so far. Her demeanor and speech were flawless and courteous. However, the more I observed, the more I noticed what wasn’t there. I didn't sense any warmth, dampness, heat, humidity, or life.
She had a mysterious air about her. When I didn’t lower my blade, she looked at me with a faint trace of resignation.
"I assure you, I have no will to fight. After observing the past battlefields and having just witnessed your most recent fight, I know I wouldn’t be able to handle you even if I tried. Is that what’s bothering you?" the woman asked.
She lifted her gray cloak. Now that I thought about it, something was strange.
When had I first become aware of her p...
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