"The one that resides in my sword is..." Serena's voice hung in the air, filled with weight and reverence, before she uttered the words, "the Goddess of Death."
Captain Julia's eyes widened her expression a mix of surprise and apprehension. "Oh, that's, uh, interesting," she stammered, clearly taken aback.
Gathering her composure, she swiftly changed the topic. "Let's begin with sparring, but before that, Xuling! Tell me, what is the one thing truly important while holding a sword?" Her voice, though composed, carried a subtle undercurrent of tension, echoing the unease that had settled in the room.
the redhead girl, Xuling responded "Balance. In swordsmanship, balance is everything. It's not just physical equilibrium but also the harmony of mind and spirit, ensuring every strike and parry flows seamlessly, like a choreographed dance." her voice low and firm.
