[b][i][u]Clashed Blades[/u][/i][/b] [b]Royal spun the sword in his hand, stabbing at Kross, who met the blade halfway and sent it to the side. Nathaniel attacked from behind, only for Kross to spin around and slash Nathaniel's arm, causing him to drop the blade. Nathaniel took a step back, as did Royal [/b] "Your reflexes have improved." [i]"Indeed they have...." [/i] [u]"But how?" [/u] [b]Nathaniel picked up his blade and stepped away, speaking to himself as Royal shook Kross hand [/b] [spoiler]Open![/spoiler]