The corridor became a whirlwind of motion and sound, the clash of their weapons reverberating off the stone walls. Avery fought with a fierce resolve, her movements fluid and controlled as she pushed Cassie further and further towards the edge.
"You were jealous," Avery said, her voice low but filled with conviction. "You never could stand to see anyone else succeed."
Cassie snarled, her face contorted with rage as she lunged forward once more. She swung her weapon with all her strength, aiming for Avery's chest, but Avery sidestepped the attack and countered with a swift punch to Cassie's face. The impact sent Cassie sprawling to the ground, her weapon clattering out of reach.
Avery stood over Cassie, her chest heaving with exertion as she looked down at her fallen adversary. The weigh
