In the City of Crime, one law stands above them all: Only the strongest can live. Fighting is normal, extortion is common, and death is inevitable. Born into a wealthy family yet forced to live in poverty, Kanae Nali vowed to become strong enough to take back what rightfully belonged to her—even if it meant that she had to face the consequences and brave the dangers lurking in every corner. Yet on the outside, just like her mysterious peers, she was no different from the other high school students living their lives to the fullest. “Under the ray of light, my ability will only make me die faster. Under the veil of night, my ability allows me to survive longer.” ____ Story set in fictional city. Any similarities with real world's event is purely coincidence. Special thanks for Coraphyll, Jiyen, Aistich, Cailin, Lyna, and Chip for their help in making the synopsis Word count: 1000-1500 words/chapter Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - The Quiet Empress [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518
The young man stood up. "You have done well with doing all the harsh training Master gives all this time, now I'll teach you something important."
"What is it, Senior?"
"Attack me," the young man answered with a smile on his face.
Kanae stood before the young man solemnly. She took the nearby wooden sword before she sprinted towards the young man, reaching his side in split second. Her sword was aimed at his neck, threatening to wound him.
CLACK!
Kanae's eyes widened. She could clearly feel the sword connected, but at the same time, she could sense that it didn't connect. She quickly turned her body around and attacked using her sword again. Her wooden sword made its way straight to the young man's neck.
PAK!
"Your sense is quite terrifying," the young man laughed. His own sword was blocking Kanae's sword from reaching him.
Kanae frowned. "That's parrying, right?"
"Yep, but it's different than the usual parrying."