Alex and Lilith stood facing each other on the platform, their levels evenly matched. Alex tied back his long, almost-gray hair as a hush fell between them.
Suddenly, a crackling sound emanated from Alex's neck as he twisted it left and right. "Let's start slow and have some fun," he suggested. "Let's go weaponless first."
Lilith nodded, her expression remaining impassive. Though she was female and traditionally considered physically weaker, Lilith was no ordinary woman. As a demon, her physical prowess exceeded that of many other races, rivaling even some male counterparts. She was confident she could hold her own against Alex, unaware of the true extent of his abilities.
