"Now, who is the best swordsman in Cambria?" Seth asked, remembering Briana's and Bryce's banter the year before.

The expression on Bryce's face turned from astonishment to humor in an instant. He reached out and pulled Seth's feet out from under him, sending him to the ground. Seth landed flat on his back, and Bryce laughed at the surprised look on his face. "And to answer your question," Bryce replied, rising to his feet, "Briana is the best swordsman in all of Cambria, but ...