[Bonus chapter] Kisses and Hickeys

Katalina was breathing hard. The sweat on her forehead was dripping down her cheeks.

But she was enjoying her battle with Tuan. She felt that she was getting back to basics after what seemed like a very long time.

In the library hall, two rankers fought like they were rankless. Tuan too was taking long breaths while his body sweated all over. They had been dueling for about half an hour by this point.

"You... haah... you swing too late and your counterattacking style is clumsy, Kat. Don't try to pull away from your opponent while launching a counterattack even when your instinct tells you otherwise. At least not always. Because that takes away half the power you could place on that attack.

That's what happened when you fought against Ketsu, right? You would have dealt even more damage to him had you pressed on with the advantage you gained.

Remember, there are no do-overs in a real fight. Decide when to take on the offensive at the right time. Draw them in. And then bam…"