The Damsels and Foes (1)

The two Lucy was talking about are Aoi Hiroshi and Lulu Arcadia. They are inner disciples like Lucy, Nia, and Asha.

Back when Klaus and his friends went to Hiroshi City for the regional trial—because Arcadian City wasn't suitable for the trial—Klaus met Aoi at their estate after she forced her father to organize a dinner for the elites in the region.

At that time, she wanted to meet the rising star of the Northern Union. The dinner was just a smokescreen to get what she wanted.

She met him, and like any lady who has ever encountered Klaus, she bested him in a duel of pure swordsmanship...Lol.

Back then, Klaus was only skilled at cutting things with a sword; he wasn't well-versed in the intricacies of mastering a swordplay style unique to himself.

So, he lost. However, Aoi, who didn't want him to lose face, let him win in a rather spectacular way.