Arine panicked when she realized Skylar wasn't moving or dodging. Her opponent had admitted defeat, yet she didn't retract her strength… wouldn't everyone assume she was purposely bullying her classmates?
When her fist almost hit Skylar, the young man fended it off using only his defense skills, forming a shield made of hundreds of daggers neatly arranged from the bottom to the top of his head.
In an instant, the embers on Arine's fist disappeared as if being absorbed by the shield, making Arine gape in disbelief.
"You are powerful. I am honored to have you as my opponent," expressed Skylar, evoking Arine's thoughts.
"You too. Thank you for holding back." Arine realized that this classmate named Skylar was neither arrogant nor haughty, so she didn't need to make trouble by being prideful.
