Lily
Sparks kept flying as the sword trailed around her to no avail, not even moving her from the spot.
"No, you simply lack the power, the initiative..."
Contrary to what many believed, one's initiative in battle didn't start when the battle began, it always came first. And it wasn't simply about who made the first strike. It was about choosing an advantageous time and place, one that fit with how you're planning to conduct the engagement. But even before that, it was about how strong you were, how much you've honed your mind and body.
And she had prepared for centuries.
She suddenly grabbed the darting blade and in one motion pulled at it with all her might.