Don't Remember
Esme's expression shifted to the point of being incomparably cold and stern. It was as though for a moment she molded herself after Ryu.
This was a small change almost no one noticed. But it sent waves of crashing with Matheus' heart.
'This…'
'It's still not enough.' Ryu thought to himself.
It was then that the first clash occurred. Esme's spear tip met Edwin's fist, causing it body to bend like a bow.
Edwin's momentum was fierce. Anyone could see that he won the exchange, however in his rage, he didn't notice Fidroha's frown. There was no doubt he won the first bout… but why was it that it seemed to be by a smaller margin than he should have?
Ryu looked on toward this scene with a mocking smirk. "It seems that standards of the Apostles are quite low."