"How atrocious…. You've never wielded a sword in your life have you?"
"Is it that obvious?" Oliver chuckled with a heavy sigh as he sidestepped the next swing of Jonon's sword.
Laughing, Jonon asked, "If not by a sword, then how have you protected yourself all this time?"
"I thought I was getting a lesson in swordplay?"
"Well class is in session, so either start taking notes or get rebellious!"
Jonon took things up a notch, gathering water essence around his blade. It retained its liquid state but was now swirling around the blade's edge with great force. Some particles of ice became visible, exiting only on the outside edge. To Oliver's surprise, Jonon had effectively turned his shortsword into a water chainsaw with razor-sharp, micro blades.
Oliver's outlook of the fight changed immediately. No more did he accept it as merely a lesson but as a duel for his life.
