She had employed a high-level technique, but her opponent had retained his composure and had managed to avoid it.
She tried charging him again, but he was too fast. Whom did he learn from? Arturo had told her that there were no martial arts experts in Acro.
She had also noticed while exchanging blows with the young man that he had not channeled his internal energy in his attacks.
Was he looking down at her? She stared at him, puzzled.
"You are fast," she said.
"Thank you, my lady, but so are you. Pity that such a young woman like you has learned such a vicious technique."
Rhyssa blushed. "I didn't… I mean it's not that vicious," she stumbled and then her temper took over. "So, what!" she yelled, "why are you holding back!?"
"You noticed?" he answered, quite surprised.
How many times will you insult me young man? Rhyssa thought. "Yes! Why didn't you use your internal energy?" she asked, frustrated, her nostrils flaring.