[Lilia]

Damn it! That hurts!

Just as my opponent landed a solid punch into my gut, wheezing all the breath out of my system, an audible chorus of 'oohs' resonated in the background. If I hadn’t expanded my stance and planted my feet firmly, I probably would have been knocked off. Fortunately, I did keep in mind those things Sasha taught me. He was about to deliver another blow, but I immediately dodged it and leapt backward, shaking my head clear and focusing on getting back at him.

“Why ...