Edge of the Woods by Andrew Rowe EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Author: Andrew Rowe
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starting sword
My world began with a single cut.
I lowered my stance, gripping my sword tightly, and pronounced
my attack. “Eightfold Dragon Obliteration Strike!”
My sword came upward, tearing through the air. e dragon was
defeated in an instant, freely spilling its precious lifeblood.
As the dragon fell, I took a breath. Victory had come with a single
strike, but nevertheless, I couldn’t shake being nervous for what was to
come.
She rushed to me with a smile, wearing an overlarge tiara and an illfitting dress. Her strawberry-blond hair was askew, no doubt from the
horrifying conditions of her capture. “You’ve defeated the dragon, noble
hero.”
“Only for you, princess.” I knelt in front of her. “My life is devoted to
your service.”
Her expression shifted. “Serve me? … Yes, perhaps I might allow that.
But there is something you should know.”
I turned my head upward toward her. Would she confess her love? Or
perhaps tear my heart asunder by claiming she was already sworn to
another knight, or a handsome prince?
“You see, brave hero …” She brought her hand up with a smirk. “e
dragon was not my captor. He was merely fortunate enough to be my
previous servant.”
My eyes widened. “But … then why …”
“A test of your abilities, dear knight.” Her eyes flashed, and she
outstretched her right hand. A sword appeared in her grip. “And now I’ve
seen through your ultimate technique.”
Her sword whipped downward. I raised my own to block, feeling a jolt
of pain down my arm on impact. My hand trembled at the surprising force
of the blow.
I scurried backward, barely managing to stumble to my feet before the
next swing came. I parried again, but the force of the blow nearly snapped
my sword and sent a tingling sensation through my hand and wrist.
She’s too strong, I realized. I dodged the next attack rather than
parrying it and attempted a counterstrike, but she was too fast. She
stepped out of the way effortlessly, then batted my next swing aside with a
bare hand.
“Why?” I stammered again, incoherently.
She paused, stretching out an open hand. A glowing ball appeared in
her palm. “Princess. Maiden. Worst of all, damsel. Such despicable titles.
Do you know what would have happened if I had stayed at home, and
been a good princess? I’d be married off to some greedy duke twice my
age. Perhaps a foreign prince if I’m lucky and well-behaved.” She shook her
head. “No. I’ll have no part in that. If this world wants to control me, I’ll
control it instead.”
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