Both of them were plotting something in their minds. As such, they naturally held back part of their strength in preparation for what was coming up.
The other party drew their swords with great momentum, causing their hearts to palpitate wildly.
Maneuvering their sword light, the two of them charged into the opening!
Both of them were very tense and their muscles tightly wound, prepared to counter at any moment the enemies' fatalistic strike that was sure to come! They knew — This strike would definitely be there and that there was no way it wouldn't come. As long as they could withstand this one strike, they would be able to charge in!
If they couldn't, then only the fate of becoming hostages would await them.
Good thing I've prepared a scapegoat, just that I'm not sure whether or not it'll work…
The same thought was on both their minds, and both were secretly joyful and uneasy at the same time.