Cirilla could not stand another second of Hjalmer's arrogance. Thus, she decided to teach him a lesson. She had complete confidence that she would protect her sister's first kiss.
Of course, Cirilla was also longing for the prize. She could not help but stare at her sister's pale pink lips which seemed to seduce her soul.
The only thing Hjalmer had going on for him was strength. He would overpower Cirilla, due to the simple fact that he was older. Fortunately, ice skating depended on one's dexterity, not strength.
Such a sport would be similar to "Short Track Speed Skating" in the real world. Unlike the real world counterpart, the lake had not been built for professional competitions, and there were substantial safety risks in participating.
This frozen lake was littered with debris and uneven surfaces. Skating on it would not be as easy as a professionally built skating rig. If one were to slip and hit an icicle, it would likely be fatal.
