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When strong people stand before one another, they do not only look forward to fighting one another, they look forward to the whole experience of clashing against their opponents.
"Axion Heliox Kromat, the magic archer, the eternally lacking student, a learning Partner."
It was customary for the duel partners to introduce themselves with their names, as well as with three things that described themselves the best.
Though, even if it might sound similar to many other customs from some other places, the unique thing about the customs of north was to say three things that describes one's battle styles, one's core characteristic that they have obtained after prolonged contemplation, as well as what one might give their life for if the fated moment arises.
Just receiving the honour to say these things before someone recognized by the world, nature, and the gods was an incredible gift to someone as young as him.