Eight V Eight

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Purple's words didn't ring true.

His so-called "friends," the hunter group leaders, weren't anywhere near defeat.

In fact, they were dominating the battle.

After the initial clash, the ambushers split them apart, each singling out a target within the group.

Like the plan Templar enacted against the students, it was clear they had planned this ambush for a long time, as—except for Aquila—each attacker's Specialization was the same as their chosen opponent.

What followed were eight intense duels, scattered across the main station, each clash shaking the ruin.

No more than ten minutes had passed since the battle began, but in that short span, they had exchanged over a thousand strikes.

Now, the duels seemed to be nearing their conclusion, and Aquila appeared to be the closest.

As she had since the beginning of their duel, the Blade Dancer stuck first, lunging forward with her twin blades.