Artins' POV
I saw them both look with disbelief at each other. We did this on purpose. I knew what Zeph was capable of, he was exceptional with a sword and most probably with a few other weapons as well. Serene on the other hand was a Fae princess who mostly rely on their magic and long-range weapons. It would be really interesting to see what she can do in close combat. Plus, I wanted to push her to the limit and what better way than pinning her against a Folkel?
Of course, Zeph went and chose a heavy wooden sword. He was calm and his face showed zero emotions. Serene looked hard at the weapons. Her face looked whiter than before and I knew she was frightened but was trying to keep it together. After contemplating for a few seconds she finally chose a long sword and a shield.
Both of them headed to the centre of the hall while everyone else formed a circle around them. Sarim stood in the centre and explained to them the rules:
