On the dawn of the clash, both champions faced off in deserted cities, the defeat of either, the knell signifying the beginning of the end.
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"Oh, by the gods, why is the atmosphere so tense here? Is something happening in Bourgliotte?"
"Bourgliotte? Certainly not, it is as peaceful as it can get, everyone is sleeping soundly, that is for sure, no, the tenseness is probably from me, you see… I am not simply a wandering merchant, I also transport special goods for specific clients, and, do not laugh, I am awfully clumsy"
"I had this beautiful silver sword, a gift for the youngest daughter of a noble, I hear she is his favourite, and fool that I am, wanted to clean it, right next to this ravine right here! I do not need to explain further, the finely crafted arm, paid from the pockets of a loving father, fell right in, it does not seem broken, I can see the shine from up there- Do take a look, miss, would you not happen to have an idea?"
