Rick nodded, a glint of approval in his eyes. Though he thought, 'You're already plenty strong as you are now,' he said, "Good. Let's see what you've got." He tossed a wooden sword to Klaus, who caught it skillfully.
"What for?" Klaus asked, inspecting the sword for any imperfections.
Rick turned around, scanning the area. Just a moment ago, Nicholas had been right behind him, but now he was nowhere to be found.
'What the... Where did that Davoss kid go? I didn't even sense him move.' Rick thought, a look of astonishment crossing his face. Nicholas had vanished without a trace, a feat impressive enough to unsettle even a seasoned swordsman like Rick.
