As the arena buzzed with anticipation, both fighters gradually closed the distance, their eyes locked in mutual focus. Each step was calculated, a dance of strategy and instinct. They haven't even touched each other but both were already seeing each move the other party will make.
Ichika who was casually holding her twin blades pointing downward and swinging along was subtly shifting her grip every so slightly she was changing depending on how Reiner was moving. Her demeanor was ever so cheerful and relaxed but beneath all that was something similar to a sharp hidden blade.
On the other side, Reiner had steady breathing shifting his center of gravity depending on how Ichika was moving. They hadn't even reached their striking range but they had already made multiple moves.
