…
They quickly got into position, but even after the judge announced that the battle had began and that the protective dome ward was activated, both of them merely stood on opposite sides as they stared at each other.
"Paul, are you serious about this?" Juin asked, with Cyrus standing behind him. "You could guess seriously hurt."
Paul shrugged and clasped his hands behind his back. "I guess."
Juin was about to advise him to quit when Paul continued, "My teacher said that you are just someone who has gained the power of an unknown demon. I was born into a supernatural family, so I can't possibly be losing to a newbie."
"You really want to fight me?"
"Well… According to our records of you, you don't seem very strong," Paul said with brutal honesty. "In that case…"
Juin suddenly felt something from behind him and turned around, only to see that a water hand was heading toward him… And it was too late for him to dodge.
Grab!