His tone was polite, but his smirk made it clear that he wasn't taking Sean's words seriously at all.
Sean didn't catch the underlying sarcasm, but Arthur's next words—muttered just low enough so that only he could hear—carried an ominous edge.
"Guidance, huh? I'll make sure to give you some guidance you'll never forget for the rest of your life."
Without waiting for a response, Arthur made the first move.
He surged forward, his sword cutting through the air like a flash of silver.
However, Sean simply swung his sword lazily, as if he had all the time in the world. He wasn't taking Arthur seriously at all.
Arthur quickly saw through his plan—Sean was trying to lure him in, likely waiting for the perfect moment to trap him with an overwhelming attack. Instead of rushing in recklessly, Arthur adjusted his footwork, elongating his steps just enough to make it seem like he was closing the distance while actually maintaining a safe range.
